Basic Details
Word: Lucky
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Having good fortune or chance; experiencing good luck.
Synonyms: Fortunate, blessed, favoured
Antonyms: Unlucky, unfortunate, cursed
Idioms and Phrases
- Lucky break: An unexpected good fortune. Example: "Winning the competition was a lucky break for her, opening new doors for her career."
- Count your lucky stars: To be grateful for what you have because your situation could be worse. Example: "After the accident, he realised he should count his lucky stars for walking away unhurt."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She felt lucky to have such supportive friends during tough times.
Example 2: He won the lottery, and everyone said he was the luckiest person they knew.
Example 3: Despite the rain, they had a lucky day at the picnic with everyone enjoying themselves.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the idea of luck has been part of human culture since ancient times, with different cultures associating luck with specific numbers, symbols, or rituals? For example, in many cultures, the number 7 is considered lucky!
Famous Quote
"The harder I work, the luckier I get." Gary Player
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "lucky" mean?
a) Unfortunate
b) Experiencing good luck
c) Ignorant
d) Slow
Answer: b) Experiencing good luck
2. Which of these is a synonym of "lucky"?
a) Unfortunate
b) Fortunate
c) Disadvantaged
d) Boring
Answer: b) Fortunate
3. Which word is an antonym of "lucky"?
a) Happy
b) Lucky
c) Blessed
d) Unlucky
Answer: d) Unlucky
4. Which sentence uses "lucky" correctly?
a) The lucky dog barked loudly.
b) She was lucky to pass the exam without studying.
c) The lucky jumped over the fence.
d) He felt lucky when it was raining.
Answer: b) She was lucky to pass the exam without studying.
5. Which idiom means to be grateful for good fortune?
a) Count your lucky stars
b) Lucky break
c) All that glitters
d) As wise as an owl
Answer: a) Count your lucky stars
