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FUTILELY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does futilely mean?
• FUTILELY (adverb)
The adverb FUTILELY has 1 sense:
1. in a futile and unproductive manner
Familiarity information: FUTILELY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a futile and unproductive manner
Pertainym:
futile (unproductive of success)
Context examples
He had waited too often and futilely in the past for porcupines to unroll, to waste any more time.
(White Fang, by Jack London)
Then the rope tightened mercilessly, while Buck struggled in a fury, his tongue lolling out of his mouth and his great chest panting futilely.
(The Call of the Wild, by Jack London)
Tied securely, White Fang could only rage futilely and endure the punishment.
(White Fang, by Jack London)
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