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vainly

/ˈveɪnli/

vainlyadverb

/ˈveɪnli/

Translations

He tried vainly to convince her to stay.

Он тщетно пытался убедить её остаться.

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Definitions

In a way that produces no result; unsuccessfully.

She searched vainly for her lost keys in the dark room.

In a way that shows excessive pride or self-admiration.

He vainly admired his reflection in the mirror, oblivious to the world around him.

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