CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “luck”?
Estimated level
C1
advanced
“luck” is roughly the #4165 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated C1 level.
Meaning
noun. Something that happens to someone by chance, a chance occurrence, especially a favourable one.
Example: Gilbert had some bad luck yesterday, he got pick-pocketed and lost fifty dollars.
Similar words: chance, fortune, fortune.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “luck” sits in the C1 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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