vain — meaning in English

English meaning

• away adv From this place or position; to or at a distance.
• just adj Fair, morally right, and reasonable.
• merely adv Only, and nothing more than; simply.
• only adj Being the single one of its kind; sole.
• simply adv In a simple, plain, or uncomplicated way.

Senses

vain is used for these senses in English:

• all of Entirely, completely, in a specified state.
• just Only, simply, merely.
• just (sentence adverb) Used to reduce the force of an imperative; simply.
• just Used to convey a less serious or formal tone
• merely (focus) Without any other reason etc.; only, just, and nothing more. [from 16th c.]
• nothing but Only.
• only Without others or anything further; exclusively.
• only No more than; just.

away — full definition

1. adv From this place or position; to or at a distance.
2. adj Absent, not in one's usual location.
3. adj sport: Played on the opponent's home ground.

just — full definition

1. adj Fair, morally right, and reasonable.
2. adv Only, simply, or merely.
3. adv Very recently, or a very short time ago.
4. adv Exactly or precisely.

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