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in vain in Arabic

عَبَثًا ʕabaṯan

in vain in Arabic: عَبَثًا (ʕabaṯan), سُدًى (sudan). In English, in vain means without success or a result; ending in failure.

Arabic words for in vain

without success
عَبَثًا ʕabaṯan, سُدًى sudan

English meaning of in vain

  1. adverb Without success or a result; ending in failure.
  2. adverb In a disrespectful manner, without honoring the proper meaning; insincerely or without proper respect.
  3. adjective Unsuccessful, failed.

Full definition of in vain

in vain in a sentence

  • Their efforts were in vain and he succumbed to his injuries.

Synonyms of in vain

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Questions about in vain in Arabic

What is the meaning of in vain in Arabic?
In vain in Arabic is عَبَثًا (ʕabaṯan), سُدًى (sudan).
ما معنى كلمة in vain؟
In vain: عَبَثًا (ʕabaṯan), سُدًى (sudan).
What does in vain mean in English?
In vain means without success or a result; ending in failure.

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