Word Comparison
Destiny
vsFate
/ˈdɛstɪni/·/feɪt/
Similarity
50%
Somewhat similar — different in usage
📖 Definitions
Destiny
nounThat to which any person or thing is destined; a predetermined state; a condition predestined by the Divine or by human will
Also: That which is inevitable in the fullness of time.
Fate
nounThe presumed cause, force, principle, or divine will that predetermines events.
Also: The effect, consequence, outcome, or inevitable events predetermined by this cause.
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🤝 Words They Share
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