why
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noun plural whys
Definition of WHY
Examples of WHY
- <asked the whys behind the surprising decision>
- <how one decides that a certain he or she is “the one” is one of the great whys of life>
First Known Use of WHY
13th century
Related to WHY
Related Words: antecedent, cause, consideration, impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, occasion, stimulus
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