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Ethan
What’s the difference between futile and vain in the meaning of having no effect and result? Thank you.
7 okt. 2024 02:59
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The expression is ‘in vain’
They are synonyms, so you can use either.
Personally I tend to use ‘in vain’ with a past action, and futile with a possible action.
I tried to call my friend but she was sleeping so it was in vain.
It’s futile trying to call my friend after 9pm any night as she always sleeps early.
7 oktober 2024
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