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why

6 ENTRIES FOUND:

1why

adv \ˈhwī, ˈwī\

Definition of WHY

: for what cause, reason, or purpose <why did you do it?>

Examples of WHY

  1. Why did you quit your job?
  2. Why is the sky blue?
  3. Why didn't you call me?
  4. Why didn't I think of that?
  5. I can't go out tonight. Why not?

Origin of WHY

Middle English, from Old English hwȳ, instr. case of hwæt what — more at what
First Known Use: before 12th century

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