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Meaning of
why
in English
why
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Plural
whies
Definitions
Adverb
for
what
reason
or
cause
;
introducing
inquiry
expressing
surprise
or
impatience
Why
are
you
so
late
?
for
what
purpose
;
inquiring
about
reason
She
kept
asking
why
they
had
to
leave
early
.
Noun
a
question
introducing
doubt
The
reason
why
I'm
tired
is
that
I
didn't
sleep
well
.
a
cause
or
explanation
;
motive
The
scientist
studied
the
why
behind
the
natural
phenomenon
.
Interjection
the
purpose
or
explanation
behind
something
I
can
tell
you
why
this
happened
.
an
expression
of
surprise
;
dissatisfaction
Why
did
you
do
that
without
asking
me
?
Verb
to
question
someone's
reason
She
asked
why
he
didn't
attend
the
meeting
.