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- See:
- vain
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| definition 1: |
to no purpose; without substantial or lasting effect.
Sadly, their efforts to rescue the victims were in vain.The doctors tried in vain to resuscitate the patient. |
| definition 2: |
in an irreverent manner of speech or use.
She was displeased to hear the Lord's name taken in vain. |
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