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avail

[uh-veyl] / əˈveɪl /
NOUN
use
Synonyms
STRONG
account advantage applicability appropriateness fitness service usefulness
Antonyms
STRONG
inappropriateness
VERB
be of use; use
Synonyms
STRONG
account advantage answer benefit fill fulfill meet profit satisfy serve suffice work
WEAK
be adequate
Antonyms
STRONG
dissatisfy fail miss take

Example Sentences

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Botswana and its president, Duma Boko, De Beers' biggest producer partner with a 15-percent holding, led a determined push to finalise a deal by last year but to no avail.

From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026

They finally used a bystander’s legs as a makeshift platform — to no avail.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

With their mother gone, the teenager tried to feed the baby, who was exclusively breastfed, formula to no avail.

From Salon • Feb. 4, 2026

The ball hit Aina's shoulder before striking his arm as the defender tried to turn, prompting Arteta and Arsenal to vehemently appeal for a spot-kick - to no avail.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

We protested against this restriction, but to no avail.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela