futilely
Translation
futilely, in vain
Examples
He tried futilely to open the locked door.
He tried futilely to open the locked door.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) futilely to (verb) in vain He tried futilely to open the door.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vainly, uselessly, in vain; Antonyms: effectively, successfully
Etymology
Derived from the adjective 'futile' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
Describes acting in a 'futile' way. If the attempt is futile, you are acting futilely.