Difference between Vanity and Vain

What is the difference between Vanity and Vain?

Vanity as a noun is that which is vain, futile, or worthless; that which is of no value, use or profit. while Vain as an adjective is overly proud of oneself, especially when concerning appearance

Vanity

Part of speech: noun

Definition: That which is vain, futile, or worthless; that which is of no value, use or profit. Excessive pride in or admiration of one's own appearance or achievements. A dressing table used to apply makeup, preen, and coif hair. The table is normally quite low and similar to a desk, with drawers and one or more mirrors atop. Either a chair or bench is used to sit upon. Emptiness.

Example sentence: I don't listen to my old music of Vanity's unless I have to hear it playing in a mall or something place like that.

Vain

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: overly proud of oneself, especially when concerning appearancehaving very little substanceEffecting no purpose; pointless, futile.

We hope you now know whether to use Vanity or Vain in your sentence.

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