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vain: adjective and adverb
vain: adjective and adverb

vain [veɪn] ADJ

1. vain pej:

vain (conceited)

vain (conceited)

nadut

vain (about one's looks)

2. vain (futile):

vain hope

3. vain (unsuccessful):

vain attempt, effort

vain attempt, effort

jalov

in vain

zaman

in vain

vain ADJ

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for vain (obsolete)

in vain

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Vain and selfish, she never hesitates to speak her mind on things. en.wikipedia.org

Firemen attempted in vain to pull off the metal bars using a chain attached to a fire engine. en.wikipedia.org

He arrived at this conclusion after attempting in vain to remove the pollinia of the flower using needles and bristles. en.wikipedia.org

He tried in vain to be a moderating influence in the debate that erupted over slavery. en.wikipedia.org

He felt that these people were vain, seeking to build their own reputations or political careers through emotionalism. en.wikipedia.org

She has brown hair, a tiny waist, and is very vain. en.wikipedia.org

Their sacrifice, however, had not been in vain. en.wikipedia.org

It may take few days to several weeks, and sometimes a search is in vain. en.wikipedia.org

He afterwards made several attempts to exert an influence over foreign affairs, but in vain. en.wikipedia.org

Aircraft and pilots often stood ready to fly, waiting in vain for any break in the clouds. en.wikipedia.org

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