Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-of-no-avail
idiomatic expression
/tə ˈnoʊ əˈveɪl/
Definition
Without success or result; ineffective.
Examples
- She tried to explain her idea to the team, but it was to no avail.
- The rescue efforts continued all night but were to no avail as the storm grew stronger.
- He invested a lot of time in the project, but the results were to no avail.
Meaning
The phrase ‘to no avail’ is often used to indicate that an effort or action has been futile and did not lead to the desired outcome.
Synonyms
- futile
- ineffectual
- pointless
- unproductive
- useless
