- What does it mean to not be in vain?
- What does go in vain mean?
- What is waiting in vain mean?
- Is it go in vain or be in vain?
- Is vain positive or negative?
- What is the synonym of in vain?
- Does vain mean useless?
- Is in vain an idiom?
- How do I use vain?
- Where is not in vain?
- What is the opposite of being vain?
- What is an example of being vain?
- Does vain mean useless?
- What does your waiting is not in vain mean?
- Is saying God's name in vain?
- How do you not pray in vain?
What does it mean to not be in vain?
phrase. If you say that something such as someone's death, suffering, or effort was in vain, you mean that it was useless because it did not achieve anything. He wants the world to know his son did not die in vain.
What does go in vain mean?
in vain. : to no end : without success or result.
What is waiting in vain mean?
If you do something in vain, you do it with no result, or to no effect.
Is it go in vain or be in vain?
To do something 'in vain' means that there is little chance of success but you are doing it anyway. An example: His efforts to clean up the water went in vain as the rain kept pouring in. To say that something 'will not go in vain' is to vow to be successful against whatever odds are arrayed against you.
Is vain positive or negative?
In vain also suggests, often in negative constructions, that something is pointless or useless ("heroes who did not die in vain").
What is the synonym of in vain?
adjectivebringing no advantage, product. abortive. barren. empty. futile.
Does vain mean useless?
1. having no real value or significance; worthless, empty, idle, hollow, etc. 2. without force or effect; futile, fruitless, unprofitable, unavailing, etc.
Is in vain an idiom?
To no avail, useless, as in All our work was in vain.
How do I use vain?
She struggles in vain, screaming and trying to get away. Several times they tried to move it, but in vain. He subsequently tried in vain to place a revised version with an international journal. The principal did indeed return to the school where he died at his post; however we are told that he did not die in vain.
Where is not in vain?
The last line of 1 Corinthians 15:58 reads in the NIV, “[Y]ou know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” Other translations link “in the Lord” to “is not” rather than to “labor.” The Greek underlying this verse could be read either way, and both renderings are true.
What is the opposite of being vain?
Opposite of having or showing an excessively high opinion of one's appearance, abilities, or worth. modest. humble. egoless. uncomplacent.
What is an example of being vain?
excessively proud of or concerned about one's own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc.; conceited: a vain dandy. proceeding from or showing pride in or concern about one's appearance, qualities, etc.; resulting from or displaying vanity: He made some vain remarks about his accomplishments.
Does vain mean useless?
1. having no real value or significance; worthless, empty, idle, hollow, etc. 2. without force or effect; futile, fruitless, unprofitable, unavailing, etc.
What does your waiting is not in vain mean?
If you do something in vain, you do not succeed in achieving what you intend. He stopped at the door, waiting in vain for her to acknowledge his presence. It became obvious that all her complaints were in vain. Synonyms: uselessly, to no avail, unsuccessfully, fruitlessly More Synonyms of in vain.
Is saying God's name in vain?
To use God's name in vain means to use his name in a frivolous or vulgar manner. It also means his name is not to be used for a selfish purpose. Some use God's name as an advantage by the self-serving.
How do you not pray in vain?
To avoid vain repetition, learn to pray with “real intent” (see 2 Nephi 31:13; Moroni 7:9; 10:4)—that is, pray with sincerity and with the intent to act in faith.