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- Correct form: in vain and not in vain-when and how to write? > 1. “ in vain ” (together) – means “ unfounded ”, “ no accident ”
- 2. “ not in vain ” (separately)-If there is opposition or objection
Both variants can be correct but they have different values . 1. “ in vain ” (Together)-means “ unfounded ” “ no accident ”
“ in vain ”
we write together when the word protrudes synonymous with “ unfounded ” ;, “ not just like ” Random ” .Examples:
- not in vain say the patience is rewarded. (= not by chance, not without reason)
- it has been studying this topic for several years. (= not just like that)
- Your work was not in vain performed because she was successful. can be replaced with “ no coincidence ” or “ unfounded ” , it is worth writing it together . 2. “ not in vain ” (separately)-If there is a juxtaposition or objection
✅ “ not in vain ” ; We write separately if the sentence has opposition or denial of action .
Examples:
- it happened Not in vain, but because of his perseverance . (there is opposition)
- he worked not in vain – the result is obvious. (there is a logical objection)
- This trip was not in vain because we learned a lot of new ones. #8220; it was not in vain ”), it is correct “ not in vain ” (separately). insist.
How to remember the correct spelling?
- If you can replace the word “ no coincidence ” “ unfounded ” ;, “ not just like ” → Write “ in vain ” (together). Strong> → Write “ not in vain ” (separately). #8220; you did this in vain ” = “ you did this unfounded ”.
- “ you made it not in vain, but because of your perseverance ” = there is a opposition, so separate spelling.
Frequent errors and correct use
❌ not in vain say the book is the best friend. (wrong)
it is not in vain that the book is the best friend. )
not in vain he trained, but wasted time. > (wrong, better together) <
he came here in vain because he found new friends. (right)
> “ in vain ” we write together when the word means “ not by chance ”, “ unfounded ” . Strong> “ not in vain ” we write separately if the sentence has opposition or denial .
to avoid mistakes, always check if you can replace The word on “ no coincidence ” – if so, you need to write together .
also learn how to write properly or forever.