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windfall

/ˈwɪndˌfɔl/
wind · fall ˈwɪnd · ˌfɔl
English Definition
n. an unexpected gain or piece of good fortune
中文释义
意外之财
Significado en Español
ganancia inesperada
한국어 뜻
뜻밖의 횡재
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
của trời cho, tiền bất ngờ
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Example Sentence

The inheritance was a welcome windfall.

这笔遗产是一笔意外之财。

Synonyms
bonanza jackpot unexpected gain
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “windfall”:

  1. A loss
  2. B debt
  3. C bonanza
  4. D expense
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C — bonanza. “windfall” means n. an unexpected gain or piece of good fortune

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The unexpected ______ of prize money let the family buy a brand-new home.

  1. A loss
  2. B debt
  3. C windfall
  4. D penalty
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C — windfall. “windfall” means n. an unexpected gain or piece of good fortune

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Common questions about “windfall”

What does “windfall” mean?

windfall — n. an unexpected gain or piece of good fortune. In Chinese: 意外之财.

How do you pronounce “windfall”?

windfall is pronounced /ˈwɪndˌfɔl/. It breaks into 2 syllables: wind · fall.

How do you use “windfall” in a sentence?

The inheritance was a welcome windfall. (这笔遗产是一笔意外之财。)

What are synonyms for “windfall”?

bonanza, jackpot, unexpected gain — all close in meaning to windfall (n. an unexpected gain or piece of good fortune).

Is “windfall” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. windfall appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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