Meaning Of The Word In vain

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What's The Definition Of In vain?

in vain
phrase: If you do something in vain, you do not succeed in achieving what you intend.
phrase: If you say that something such as someone's death, suffering, or effort was in vain, you mean that it was useless because it did not achieve anything.

in vain in American English
fruitlessly; vainly
without effect or avail; to no purpose

in vain in British English
to no avail; fruitlessly

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