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Definition in vain in British English

in vain phrase

phrase
1

without success

Example

We walked on, looking in vain for a taxi.

Synonyms and related words
failed abortive fruitless
2

in a way that has no purpose or meaning

Example

Did all these young men die in vain?

Synonyms and related words
useless ineffective inefficient
Definition in vain in British English