CEFR B1

vainly

adverb

Meaning

In a way that has no success or effect; without achieving anything.

Examples

She searched **vainly** for her keys, but they were lost.
The rescue team worked **vainly** to save the ship from sinking.

Synonyms: unsuccessfully, fruitlessly, futilely, pointlessly

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vainly (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈveɪnli/

Definition

In a way that has no success or effect; without achieving anything.

Examples

She searched **vainly** for her keys, but they were lost.
The rescue team worked **vainly** to save the ship from sinking.
He pleaded **vainly** for mercy, knowing his fate was sealed.

How to Use vainly

vainly try (collocation): To attempt something without success. — "They tried **vainly** to escape the collapsing building."
vainly search (collocation): To look for something without finding it. — "She searched **vainly** for her lost earring in the crowded room."
vainly attempt (collocation): To make an effort that does not succeed. — "He attempted **vainly** to repair the broken engine."

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