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Vains

Noun:

1. (Anatomy) Plural form of "vain," referring to the blood vessels that carry blood from the body's organs and tissues back to the heart.

Example sentence: The vains in his legs were bulging after running for miles.

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Adjective:

1. Lacking substance or significance; futile.

Example sentence: His vains attempts to win her over were constantly rejected.

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Verb:

1. (Archaic) Third-person singular simple present form of "vain," meaning to have excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements.

Example sentence: She vains about her accomplishments, but fails to recognize others' contributions.

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Adverb:

1. (Archaic) In a way that lacks substance, significance, or worth.

Example sentence: He spoke vainly, trying to impress the audience but failing to convey any meaningful message.

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