why

Definition of Why in English :

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Noun

1. wherefore, why

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase the whys and wherefores'

wherefore

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Why

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adverb

1.

a.

for what reason, purpose, or cause?

why are you here?

b.

(used in indirect questions)

tell me why you're here

pronoun

2.

for or because of which

there is no reason why he shouldn't come

nounWord forms: plural whys

3. (usually plural)

the reason, purpose, or cause of something (esp in the phrase the whys and wherefores)

exclamation

4.

an introductory expression of surprise, disagreement, indignation, etc

why, don't be silly!

Why

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adverb

1.

for what reason, cause, or purpose? with what motive?

used in direct, indirect, and implied questions

why did he go? he told her why he went

conjunction

2.

because of which; on account of which

he knows of no reason why you shouldn't go

3.

the reason for which

do you know why he went? this is why he went

nounWord forms: plural whys

4.

the reason, cause, motive, purpose, etc.

never mind the why and wherefore

interjection

5.

used to express surprise, impatience, indignation, etc.

6.

used as an expletive, to preface a remark

Why

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adv.

For what purpose, reason, or cause; with what intention, justification, or motive: Why is the door shut? Why do birds sing?

conj.

1. The reason, cause, or purpose for which: I know why you left.

2. Usage Problem On account of which; for which.

n. pl. whys

1. The cause or intention underlying a given action or situation: studying the whys of antisocial behavior.

2. A difficult problem or question.

interj.

Used to express mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.

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