English Explanatory Dictionary

in vain

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv

Without success or a result; ending in failure.
In a disrespectful manner, without honoring the proper meaning; insincerely or without proper respect.

adj

Unsuccessful, failed.

Pronunciation

En-au-in vain.ogg

Word forms

in vain more in vain most in vain

Synonyms

vainly

Derived words

Richard of York gave battle in vain take someone's name in vain

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