What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
fluke
Example
Winning the lottery was a fluke. [fluke: noun]
Example
I fluked my way through the exam and passed. [fluked: verb]
serendipity
Example
Meeting my best friend was a serendipitous moment. [serendipitous: adjective]
Example
The invention of penicillin was a result of serendipity. [serendipity: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Fluke is more commonly used than serendipity in everyday language, but both words are used in various contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between fluke and serendipity?
Serendipity is more formal and literary than fluke, and is often used in academic or professional settings.
