How To Spell vain?
How to Pronounce vain?
Correct pronunciation for the word "vain" is [vˈe͡ɪn], [vˈeɪn], [v_ˈeɪ_n].
Definition of vain
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Empty; worthless; having no substance, value or importance; fruitless; ineffectual; proud of trifling attainments; conceited; unreal; ostentatious; inconstant; unsatisfying; deceitful; having no efficacy. In vain, to no purpose; with levity or profaneness.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
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What are similar-sounding words for vain?
What is the adjective for vain?
The adjective form of the word "vain" is "vain".
Usage over time for vain:
This graph shows how "vain" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of vain?
The plural form of "vain" is "vains".
What is the singular form of vain?
The singular form of the word "vain" is "vain". It does not change in the singular form.
Synonyms for Vain:
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adj.
• bringing no advantage, product • egotistic • futile, useless • egotistical • proud- dismissive ,
- hoity-toity ,
- high-handed ,
- assured ,
- grand ,
- high-and-mighty ,
- egoistic ,
- crowing ,
- condescending ,
- confident ,
- huffy .
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n.
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- bigheaded .
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- full .
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