futilely
futilely · more futilely · most futilely
In a futile mannerIn a futile manner.
US/ˈfju.təl.li/
Meaning
1 sensesIn a futile manner.
Near-synonyms: fruitlessly, pointlessly, to no avail, in vain
in a futile and unproductive manner
Translations
3 languagesForms
more futilely, most futilely| Comparative | more futilely Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most futilely |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsRelatedfutile
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb
See also
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