fortune
/ˈfɔːt͡ʃuːn/noun
Middle School
1
Destiny, especially favorable.
2
A prediction or set of predictions about a person's future provided by a fortune teller.
3
A small slip of paper with wise or vaguely prophetic words printed on it, baked into a fortune cookie.
4
The arrival of something in a sudden or unexpected manner; chance; accident.
5
Good luck.
6
One's wealth; the amount of money one has, especially if it is vast.
7
A large amount of money.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing