why (Meaning)
why (n)
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'
why (adv.)
For what cause, reason, or purpose; on what account; wherefore; -- used interrogatively. See the Note under What, pron., 1.
For which; on account of which; -- used relatively.
The reason or cause for which; that on account of which; on what account; as, I know not why he left town so suddenly; -- used as a compound relative.
why (n.)
A young heifer.
Synonyms & Antonyms of why
why Sentence Examples
- I'm curious as to why the leaves change color in autumn.
- Can you explain why the water in this lake is so clear?
- I wonder why my car is making that strange noise.
- The doctor couldn't say for sure why her symptoms had worsened.
- We couldn't understand why the ATM was not accepting our card.
- It's not clear why the negotiations between the two parties broke down.
- I'm wondering why the flowers in my garden are not blooming this year.
- The scientists are still studying why this particular species is so rare.
- We need to find out why the server is crashing so frequently.
- It's a mystery why the painting was stolen from the museum.
FAQs About the word why
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'For what cause, reason, or purpose; on what account;
oh, what, gee, no, indeed, hey, well,ha, ah, pshaw
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I'm curious as to why the leaves change color in autumn.
Can you explain why the water in this lake is so clear?
I wonder why my car is making that strange noise.
The doctor couldn't say for sure why her symptoms had worsened.
