Luck Definition

luck
noun
  1. your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you); "whatever my fortune may be"; "deserved a better fate"; "has a happy lot"; "the luck of the Irish"; "a victim of circumstances"; "success that was her portion"
  2. an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another; "bad luck caused his downfall"; "we ran into each other by pure chance"
  3. an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that leads to a favorable outcome; "it was my good luck to be there"; "they say luck is a lady"; "it was as if fortune guided his hand"

"Luck" in song lyrics

See how luck is used in real songs:

  • "Don't press your luck"
    (11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit]
  • "Slick when I was stuck, dead broke, out of luck"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Molly-Q — Freestyle
  • "Hammer's back on my Magnum cause I'm pressin my luck"
    415 f/ Brotha Broski, Icee B — Ruthless is Reality

Usage tips for "luck"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "luck" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for luck to find words that pair well.

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