avail

• Substantiv, das Nutzen, Vorteil oder Erfolg bezeichnet und meist in Wendungen wie 'to no avail' (vergeblich) oder 'of little avail' (wenig hilfreich) vorkommt.

A noun referring to use, benefit, or advantage, typically used in the phrase 'to no avail' or 'of little avail'.

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1. Use or benefitC1formal

   Use, benefit, or advantage, especially in the phrase 'to no avail' or 'of little avail'.

   Nutzen oder Vorteil

   • He tried to fix the car, but to no avail.
   • She pleaded with him, but her words were of little avail.
   • All his efforts were of no avail against the storm.

   Synonymeadvantagebenefithelpprofitserviceusevalueworth

• Verb, das bedeutet, nützlich, wertvoll oder vorteilhaft zu sein; zu helfen oder Nutzen zu bringen. Heute meist veraltet oder formell.

A verb meaning to be of use, value, or advantage; to help or benefit. Now largely archaic or formal.

1. To be of use or benefitC1formal

   To be helpful, useful, or advantageous to someone.

   Von Nutzen sein

   • All his efforts did not avail him against the stronger opponent.
   • Crying will not avail you now; you must find a solution.
   • His knowledge of the language availed him greatly during his travels.

   Synonymeaidassistbenefithelpprofitservework

   Antonymeharmhurtimpede

2. To make use ofC1formal

   To take advantage of an opportunity or resource (usually used with 'oneself of').

   Gebrauch machen

   • You should avail yourself of the free training courses offered by the company.
   • She availed herself of the chance to study abroad.
   • He availed himself of every opportunity to learn new skills.

   Synonymeemployexploituseutilize