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Meaning of to no avail
The phrase "to no avail" means that something is done without achieving the desired result or effect.
Etymology of to no avail
The phrase "to no avail" originated in the 15th century, from the Old French word "avail", which means "advantage" or "profit", and the Old English word "to" meaning "in the direction of" and "no" meaning "not any", with "avail" being derived from the Old French word "avaler" meaning "to be of value".
Synonyms
uselessly
futilely
ineffectively
unproductively
vainly
pointlessly
fruitlessly
hopelessly
helplessly
ineffectually
unavailingly
unsuccessfully
unprofitably
bootlessly
profitlessly
gainlessly
aimlessly
idly
idlyly
emptily
hollowly
meaninglesslessly
purposelessly
unfruitfully
unrewardingly
thanklessly
laboriously
arduously
strenuously
exhaustingly
wearisomely
tiresomely
laboringly
toilingly
strugglingly
strivingly
Definitions
- Used to indicate that someone's efforts or actions have no effect or result.
- * Used to describe a situation where something is attempted, but it fails or is unsuccessful.
Usage Examples
- They tried to fix the car, but to no avail, and had to call a tow truck.
- * The team played well, but to no avail, as they lost the game in the final minutes.
- * She studied for hours, but to no avail, and still failed the exam.
Antonyms
successfully
effectively
productively
usefully
fruitfully
hopefully
helpfully
effectively
efficaciously
profitably
gainfully
advantageously
beneficially
helpfully
constructively
positively
affirmatively
conclusively
decisively
triumphantly
victoriously
winningly
advantageously