they tried in vain to save him : UNSUCCESSFULLY, without success, to no avail, to no purpose, fruitlessly.
his efforts were in vain. : See vain sense 2.
2192; headword
they tried in vain to save him : UNSUCCESSFULLY, without success, to no avail, to no purpose, fruitlessly.
his efforts were in vain. : See vain sense 2.
2192; headword
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