Meaning & Definition of Why in English
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Why
/waɪ/
noun
1. The cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'
synonym:
- why,
- wherefore
Examples of using
I asked Tom why he didn't like Mary.
I asked Tom why he wasn't at the party last night.
I want to know why you're doing this.