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why

/waɪ/ · noun

Meaning

  1. Reason
  2. For what cause, reason, or purpose (interrogative adverb).
  3. For which cause, reason, or purpose (relative adverb).
  4. An exclamation used to express indignation, mild surprise, or impatience.
  5. A young heifer.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

wherefore(English)how come(English)explaining(English)explanation(English)result(English)rationale(English)cause(English)reason(English)replied(English)answered(English)you(English)answer(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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