Kismet is a noun used to mean fatethe power or plan thought to control what happens or destinythe course of events believed to be fixed in advance, especially when something feels meant to happen. In religiousconnected with belief in a god or gods or cultural use, it can refer to God’s or Allah’s will.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /KIZ-mit/
Easy pronunciation: KIZ-mit (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: KIZ-mit.
Use the fate or destiny sense; in Islamic usage, it can refer to the will of Allah.
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Kismet Meaning
fate or destiny
Part of speech: noun
Definition: The force or plan that determines what happens; fate or destiny. In Islamic usage, the will of Allah.
Example: They met by kismet and quickly realized they had a lot in common.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- destiny — Common everyday substitute for the fate sense.
- fate — Direct everyday equivalent for the same general meaning.
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Kismet Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- fate
- destiny
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Common Mistakes
- Using kismet as a general word for luck; it usually means fate or destiny, not random luck.
- Treating kismat as a separate synonym rather than a spelling variant.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does kismet mean?
Kismet means fate or destiny, especially when something seems meant to happen.
What are kismet synonyms?
Common synonyms include fate and destiny.
Is kismet religious?
It can be used in a religious sense, especially in Islamic contexts, where it refers to the will of Allah.
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