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vainly Definition and Meaning in English (vainly definition)

adverb
Synonyms:uselesslyfruitlesslypointlessly
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Vainly definition: In a way that produces no result; uselessly or fruitlessly.

Definitions of Vainly

  1. 1adverb

    In a way that produces no result; uselessly or fruitlessly.

Example Sentences

casual

“He tried vainly to open the locked door.”

casual

“She searched vainly for her lost keys.”

Synonyms

uselesslyfruitlesslypointlesslyineffectually

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Vainly definition: In a way that produces no result; uselessly or fruitlessly.
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