Google
English-Test.net
Find penpals and make new friends today!
 
answering; reacting (esp. positively or sympathetically)
responsive
located
slantwise
available
TOEIC test: Word games: Free Online Noun Verb Adjective Game Answer
 
Username
Password
 Remember me? 
Search   FAQ   Memberlist   Profile   Private messages   Register   Log in 

Luck vs Fortune



 
ESL/EFL Worksheets and Handouts for Students Printable, photocopiable, clearly structured
Designed for teachers and individual learners
For use in a classroom, at home, on your PC
ESL Forum | English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
Pronounce /ts/ or /s/ | Resident vs Inhabitant
Message Author
Luck vs Fortune Fri Aug 04, 2006 16:58 pm  Luck vs Fortune
 

Hi all,

Please tell me the difference btw "luck" and "fortune". Is there a case that they are interchangeable?

Sorry Sakoos, I don't sure about the example where they are the same meaning I gave you.

Thanks
Khanh
Van Khanh
I'm here quite often ;-)


Joined: 24 Jul 2006
Posts: 324
Location: Ho Chi Minh-City, Viet Nam

Luck vs Fortune Sat Aug 05, 2006 7:08 am  Luck vs Fortune
 

.
I hope I have the good fortune to win the lottery.
I hope I have the good luck to win the lottery
.

These are synonymous.
.
_________________
Canadian-American native speaker
who teaches English for a living at Mister Micawber's
ESL cafe: Interview with Mister Micawber
Mister Micawber
Language Coach
Mister Micawber

Joined: 17 Jul 2005
Posts: 4281
Location: Yokohama, Japan

Are you a native speaker of English? Then you should read this!In this story you'll learn how to use the English articlesEnglish grammar exercises — improve your English knowledge and vocabulary skillsThis newsletter tells you all about English! Subscribe to free email English course
Display posts from previous:   
Pronounce /ts/ or /s/ | Resident vs Inhabitant
ESL Forum | English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms Luck vs Fortune All times are GMT + 2 Hours
Page 1 of 1
Latest topics on English Forums
Meaning of the word "Buiding"Difference between capricious and versatileA person that lives in a particular placeMeaning of nil"water logged" versus "water soaked"Adaptive radiation's resultsBirds rocking trees?Using a company name with verbs – as the plural or singular?Liaison: Whichever, whatever, whenever, whereas, morever...Pronounce /w/Pronounce /e:/ or /a:/Pronounce /d/ or /dz/When do we use "yet" and when "now"?Meaning of "decay"Which vs Which oneIs this correct? Does it sound good?Though and But"fill in" versus "fill out"Luck vs Fortune

Discover English-test.net
Abandon vs. leaveSome examples that adverb clause begins with the subordinator 'where'?What is entrepreneurial behaviour?Use of ratherASVAB practice test: Study English Vocabulary: Adjective TestASVAB practice test: Online word games: Free Adjective QuizMeaning of spiritual, nominal, stagnant, casual, smugCollege vocabulary: Noun verb adjective quizzFree ESL Quiz Online: Gerunds and IdiomsHow to Cook with Your Mate...and I Don't Mean in the Kitchen! audiobook download

 
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
Subscribe to FREE email English course written by Alan Townend
First name E-mail