Word
fate
Meanings
the belief that events are predetermined and inevitable
the final outcome or destiny of a person, plan, or object
Definition
Fate is the idea that events are decided in advance and cannot be avoided.
Fate refers to a power or force that is believed to control what will happen in someone’s life. It often suggests that certain outcomes are inevitable, no matter what choices people make. In everyday use, it can also mean what eventually happens to a person or thing.
Examples
- I tried to change the outcome, but fate seemed to have other plans.
- She spoke about fate as if it were a quiet force guiding her decisions.
- They met by chance, yet he insisted it was fate rather than coincidence.
- The committee debated the fate of the historic building for months.
- You can resist for a while, but fate has a way of catching up with you.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse "fate" with "faith" (belief in a religion), but "fate" means destiny or an inevitable outcome.
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