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vainly

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/ˈveɪnli/ · vain-ly

In a manner that produces no result; unsuccessfully.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a manner that produces no result; unsuccessfully.

ایسی حیثیت میں جو کسی نتیجے کو پیدا نہ کرے؛ ناکام طور پر۔

بے کار

be kar

Synonyms

uselesslypointlesslyfutilelyبے کارضائعبے فائدہ

Antonyms

effectivelypurposefullysuccessfullyموثر طریقے سےمقصد سےکامیابی سے

Common Collocations

  • attempt vainly
  • strive vainly
  • succeed vainly

Example Sentences

She called out vainly for help, but no one came.

اس نے بے کار مدد کے لیے پکارا، لیکن کوئی نہیں آیا۔

Us ne be kar madad ke liye pukara, lekin koi nahi aaya.

He studied vainly for the exam despite feeling unprepared.

اس نے امتحان کے لیے بے کار محنت کی حالانکہ وہ تیار نہیں تھا۔

Us ne imtihan ke liye be kar mehnat ki halan keh wo tayar nahi tha.

They searched vainly for the missing keys.

انہوں نے بے کار غائب چابیوں کی تلاش کی۔

Unho ne be kar ghaib chaabiyon ki talash ki.

Easily Confused With

vein:Vein refers to the blood vessel, while vainly relates to an unsuccessful attempt.

Word Family

vain
adjectiveبے کار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'vainly' as 'in vain' to remember it means without success.

Imagine a person reaching for something high and missing, representing futile attempts.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

یہ بے نتیجہ ہوا، میں نے تیاریاں کیں بے کار۔

Yeh be natija hua, main ne tayariyan kiin be kar.

This was fruitless; I made preparations in vain.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

خود کوشش بے کار ہے۔

Khud koshish be kar hai.

Self-effort is in vain.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "vain" — empty, worthless

First known use: 14th century

The term 'vainly' derives from the Old French word 'vain', which conveys the sense of emptiness or worthlessness.