Canadian English Meaning of why

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Wordnet

why (n)

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'

Webster

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.

Webster

why (n.)

A young heifer.

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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;

gee,hey,indeed,no,oh,well,what,ah,aha,come on

No antonyms found.

whurt => hurt, whurry => wherry, whur => whur, whot => who, whosoever => whoever,