"futilely" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [English]

IPA: /ˈfju.təl.li/ [US], /ˈfju.tə.li/ [US], /ˈfju.taɪl.li/ [US] Forms: more futilely [comparative], most futilely [superlative]
Etymology: From futile + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|futile|ly}} futile + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} futilely (comparative more futilely, superlative most futilely)
  1. In a futile manner.
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