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If the Constitution is worth anything, if the Declaration of Independence is worth anything, if the boys who died on the field of battle did not die in vain, fair employment practices are correct and necessary.
Dennis Chavez

Meaning of "in vain" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF IN VAIN

in vain play
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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IN VAIN

in toto
in tow
in training
in transit
in tray
in triplicate
in two
in two minds
in utero
in vacuo
in venter
in view of
in vigour
in vino veritas
in vitro
in vitro fertilization
in vivo
in voice
in with
in words of one syllable

WORDS THAT END LIKE IN VAIN

again
Bahrain
brain
Britain
captain
certain
chain
contain
domain
explain
gain
in the main
in the public domain
lain
Louvain
main
maintain
take someone´s name in vain
vain
vervain

Synonyms and antonyms of in vain in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «IN VAIN»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «in vain» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of in vain

Translation of «in vain» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF IN VAIN

Find out the translation of in vain to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of in vain from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «in vain» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

徒劳
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

en vano
570 millions of speakers

English

in vain
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

व्यर्थ में
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عبثا
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

зря
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

em vão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বৃথা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

en vain
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

sia-sia
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

vergeblich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

無駄に
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

헛된
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Sia-sia
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vô ích
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வீண்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

वाया जाणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

boşuna
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

invano
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

na próżno
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

дарма
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

în zadar
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μάταια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tevergeefs
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

förgäves
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

forgjeves
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of in vain

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IN VAIN»

The term «in vain» is quite widely used and occupies the 29.354 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «IN VAIN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about in vain

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10 QUOTES WITH «IN VAIN»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word in vain.
1
Theodor Adorno
The man for whom time stretches out painfully is one waiting in vain, disappointed at not finding tomorrow already continuing yesterday.
2
Aeschylus
And though all streams flow from a single course to cleanse the blood from polluted hand, they hasten on their course in vain.
3
Akhenaton
When virtue and modesty enlighten her charms, the lustre of a beautiful woman is brighter than the stars of heaven, and the influence of her power it is in vain to resist.
4
P. T. Barnum
Men, women, and children who cannot live on gravity alone need something to satisfy their gayer, lighter moods and hours, and he who ministers to this want is, in my opinion, in a business established by the Creator of our nature. If he worthily fulfills his mission and amuses without corrupting, he need never feel that he has lived in vain.
5
Marek Belka
We take our international responsibilities very seriously and will not withdraw our troops from Iraq... Otherwise, the victims of terror in Madrid will have died in vain.
6
Saul Bellow
I'm glad I haven't lived in vain.
7
Bodhidharma
Life and death are important. Don't suffer them in vain.
8
Shay Carl
I think a lot of the world searches in vain for happiness in ways that will not bring them happiness.
9
Dennis Chavez
If the Constitution is worth anything, if the Declaration of Independence is worth anything, if the boys who died on the field of battle did not die in vain, fair employment practices are correct and necessary.
10
Adam Clayton
Unless man is committed to the belief that all mankind are his brothers, then he labors in vain and hypocritically in the vineyards of equality.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IN VAIN»

Discover the use of in vain in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to in vain and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Love in Vain: A Vision of Robert Johnson
Love in Vain is Alan Greenberg's remarkable, highly acclaimed, and genre-defying screenplay and is widely considered to be one of the foremost books on Robert Johnson's life and legacy and an extraordinary exercise in American mythmaking.
Alan Greenberg, 2012
2
None Died in Vain: The Saga of the American Civil War
A narrative of the American Civil War captures the drama and tragedy of this shattering conflict, and covers strategies, politics and economics
Robert Leckie, 1990
3
Love in Vain: Selected Stories of Federigo Tozzi
A collection of stories by the Italian author revolves around idealistic young characters whose search for a romantic ideal usually ends in dissapointment.
Federigo Tozzi, 2001
4
Unless the Lord Build the House They Labor in Vain (Psalm ...
This book, "Construction, Obstruction, or Destruction" is the first volume in a series on the topic of the Lord constructing the perfect house-that is, completing us just the way that He intended us to be.
Rock D. Moore, 2010
5
Not in Vain: A Story of a Soldier
Joseph L. Gomez is also the author of Sarah Ann, The Story Of A Pioneer Woman, 1997, Biographical Publishing Company.
Joseph L. Gomez, 2007
6
"In Vain I Tried to Tell You": Essays in Native American ...
This edition features a new introduction by the author, a more comprehensive general index, and an expanded index to analyzed translations and English-language texts.
Dell H. Hymes, 2004
7
Swamp Thing: Love in Vain
Reprinting issues #9-14 of this Vertigo character's newest incarnation, 'Swamp thing - Love in Vain' features the first two story arcs from writer Joshua Dysart - 'Love in Vain' and 'A Measure of Faith' - and continues to showcase the ...
Joshua Dysart, 2005
8
Waiting in Vain: A Novel
If not, you're simply waiting in vain. From the Hardcover edition.
Colin Channer, 2010
9
Johnny the Gecko Did Not Die in Vain:
Her essays are honest, vulnerable, gently self-deprecating, and often humorous. The book reminds readers they are not alone in their questions, inadequacies, and doubts.
Ellen Topness, 2012
10
History may be searched in vain: a military history of the ...
For more than a century the history of the American Frontier, particularly the West, has been the speciality of the Arthur H. Clark Company.
Sherman L. Fleek, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IN VAIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term in vain is used in the context of the following news items.
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Police tried in vain to save Hillsborough victim | Stoke Sentinel
Police tried in vain to save Hillsborough victim. By The Sentinel | Posted: July 17, 2015. Police battled to save former Endon High School pupil David Birtle on ... «Stoke Sentinel, Jul 15»
2
In Vain Working On Album - in Metal News ( Metal Underground.com )
Johnar Håland from Norway's In Vain (not to be confused with the Spanish band of the same name) just issued the following announcement ... «Metal Underground, Jul 15»
3
De Blasio: Garner's death not in vain - iFreePress iFreePress
De Blasio: Garner's death not in vain. Written by: iFreePress. NEW YORK (AP) – The relatives of an unarmed black man who died after being ... «iFreePress.com, Jul 15»
4
Protesters gather in vain save Community Hospitals | West Country …
But their calls were heard in vain as Devon Clinical Commissioning Group agreed to reduce the number of community hospital inpatient units ... «ITV News, Jul 15»
5
Wagh's five in vain as Indians forced to hold on at Hitchin - Luton …
Sachin Wagh claimed five wickets but Luton Town & Indians were forced to settle for a draw at Hitchin in their Saracens Herts League Division ... «Luton Today, Jul 15»
6
'God Gives Nothing In Vain,' And Other Gems of Beard Advocacy …
Between 1857 and 1914, Pittsburgh's mayor's cultivated some top-notch facial hair. Top row, mayors left to right: Henry I. Gourley, Robert ... «90.5 WESA, Jul 15»
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Sykes' 86 proves in vain for Castleford CC - Pontefract and …
Despite a battling knock of 86 from opener James Sykes, Castleford fell short in their big run chase against Hull CC in the Yorkshire ECB ... «Pontefract and Castleford Express, Jul 15»
8
Video MH17: One year on, families hope loved ones did not die in vain
A year on from the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, families are still dealing with the loss of their loved ones and a lack of answers ... «Channel News Asia, Jul 15»
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I'm determined that my mother's death won't be in vain
Blogger and health campaigner Joanna Slater has developed an app in a bid to help tackle communication breakdowns between medics and ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
10
Telford raid proves in vain as Royals close in on play-off berth
Leamington Royals' Ben Warman made his final appearance for the club in their win over Telford Raiders. 11:13 Thursday 16 July 2015. 0. Have your say ... «Leamington Courier, Jul 15»

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