Synonyms

useless (of no use, not functional or practical): The information was entirely useless to us. Without electricity, computers are useless. futile (having no effect or result; unsuccessful): The government made futile attempts to combat corruption. to no avail (without result or success; for nothing): I searched everywhere to no avail. pointless …

  try (to make an effort to do or achieve something): Let’s try to finish the work. attempt (to make an effort to do or achieve something difficult): Don’t attempt to climb the wall. struggle (to make great efforts to do or achieve something): He is struggling to quit smoking. …

schedule US (to arrange something to happen at a certain time): Our plane is scheduled to depart at 11:30. timetable UK (to arrange something to happen at a certain time): We have timetabled the meeting to begin at 2 p.m. fix (to arrange a time or date for something): Let’s …

rate (a fixed amount of money that is paid or charged): The current rate for the job is $10 per hour. What is the interest rate on the loan? charge (an amount of money that you have to pay for something): Is there a charge for parking here? fee (money paid to …

  polite (having good manners and respect for other people): He was very polite to us. [opposite: impolite, rude] civil (polite in a formal way but not friendly): Jane was civil to everybody. respectful (having or showing respect): She was very respectful towards my relatives. courteous formal (very polite and respectful): The …