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Luck vs Fortune #1 (permalink) Fri Aug 04, 2006 15:58 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.

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Luck vs Fortune #2 (permalink) Sat Aug 05, 2006 6:08 am   Luck vs Fortune
 

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I hope I have the good fortune to win the lottery.
I hope I have the good luck to win the lottery
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These are synonymous.
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