Why
Word | WHY |
Character | 3 |
Hyphenation | why |
Pronunciations | /waɪ/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Why"
What do we mean by why?
For what purpose, reason, or cause; with what intention, justification, or motive. adverb
The reason, cause, or purpose for which. conjunction
On account of which; for which. conjunction
The cause or intention underlying a given action or situation. noun
A difficult problem or question. noun
Used to express mild surprise, indignation, or impatience. interjection
A dialectal form of quey. noun
An emphatic or often expletive use of the adverb.
Used as a call or an exclamation.
For what cause, reason, or purpose? wherefore?
For which reason or cause; on account of which; for what or which; also, as compound relative, the thing or reason for or on account of which.
A young heifer. noun
For what cause, reason, or purpose; on what account; wherefore; -- used interrogatively. See the Note under What, pron., 1. adverb
For which; on account of which; -- used relatively. adverb
The reason or cause for which; that on account of which; on what account; ; -- used as a compound relative. adverb
Because; why. See Forwhy. adverb
For what cause, reason, or purpose. adverb
The reason that. conjunction
The reason. noun
Exclamation of mild surprise. interjection
Reason
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