lucky
Pronunciation
Adjective
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Quick answer
Having good things happen to you by chance rather than through effort.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
fortunate
Antonyms
unlucky
Usage notes
"Lucky" describes a person or situation, while "luck" is the noun for the thing itself, be lucky versus have luck.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "We were _____ to find a parking spot right away."
Answer: lucky
In your own words, what does "lucky" mean?
Having good things happen to you by chance rather than through effort.
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