destiny

CEFRC1

/ˈdɛs.tɪ.ni/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The events that are believed to happen to someone in the future.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    One's eventual fate (not necessarily inevitable or predestined).

Examples

  • No one can be more wise than destiny.

  • You are the master of your own destiny.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈdes.tɪ.ni/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. That which is inevitable in the fullness of time.

  2. That to which any person or thing is destined; a predetermined state; a condition predestined by the Divine or by human will.

  3. The fixed order of things; invincible necessity; an irresistible power or agency conceived of as determining the future, whether in general or of an individual.

More examples

In context

  • Dara doesn't believe in using dating apps - she insists that destiny will find her other half.

  • Death is the destiny of all mortal men.

  • Ain't no use to fight it / Don't tamper with my destiny / Any way you slice it / I'm in the hands of fate, you see

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English destine et al., from Old French destinee, from Latin dēstinō (English destine). Displaced Old English wyrd.