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adverb
1.
for what? for what reason, cause, or purpose?: Why did you behave so badly?
conjunction
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for what cause or reason: I don't know why he is leaving.
3.
for which; on account of which (usually after reason to introduce a relative clause): the reason why he refused to go.
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the reason for which: That is why he returned.
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Why
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
noun
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a question concerning the cause or reason for which something is done, achieved, etc.: a child's unending hows and whys.
6.
the cause or reason: the whys and wherefores of a troublesome situation.
interjection
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(used as an expression of surprise, hesitation, etc., or sometimes a mere expletive): Why, it's all gone!
Example Sentences
- To run for president, you need a compelling argument why voters should choose you.
- No doubt you now understand why these linguistic mysteries have disturbed my sleep for the past couple of years.
- There are lots of explanations for why customer service is so bad.
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Word Origin & History
why
O.E. hwi, instrumental case (showing for what purpose or by what means) of hwæt (see what), from P.Gmc. *khwi (cf. O.S. hwi, O.N. hvi), from PIE *qwei, locative of *qwo- "who" (cf. Gk. pei "where"). As an interjection of surprise or to call attention to a statement, recorded from 1519.
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