Word: Why
How to pronounce: waɪ
Adverb
Definitions:
1. For what reason or purpose.
Example sentences: "Why did he do it?"
Relative adverb
Definitions:
1. (with reference to a reason) on account of which; for which.
Example sentences: "The reason why flu shots need repeating every year is that the virus changes"
Exclamation
Definitions:
1. Expressing surprise or indignation.
Example sentences: "Why, that's absurd!"
2. Used to add emphasis to a response.
Example sentences: "“You think so?” “Why, yes.”"
Noun
Definitions:
1. A reason or explanation.
Example sentences: "The whys and wherefores of these procedures need to be explained to students"
Synonyms:
wherefore
reason
motive
ground
cause
how
after all
well
what
ah
Antonyms:
consequence
outcome
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Why in Other Languages...
Spanish:
German: Warum
French: Pourquoi
Italian: Perché
Turkish: Neden
