Why - definition of why by The Free Dictionary Define why why synonyms, why pronunciation, why translation, English dictionary definition of why 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,
why - WordReference. com Dictionary of English why (hwī, wī), adv , conj , n , pl whys, interj adv for what? for what reason, cause, or purpose?: Why did you behave so badly? conj for what cause or reason: I don't know why he is leaving for which; on account of which (usually after reason to introduce a relative clause): the reason why he refused to go the reason for which: That is why he returned n a question concerning the
why, adv. , int. , n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English . . . Why was Saul thus marked for vengeance from the beginning? J H Newman, Parochial Sermons vol III iii 37 1914 Why have women always been fonder of going to church than men have? Because they are more religious? Waterloo (Iowa) Evening Courier 11 April 11 3 1951 ‘ Why did Chris go off early? Is anything wrong?’ ‘We've split,’ Cathy
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