why
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/waɪ̯/]
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Senses
1. why (adv) — sense 1
Definition: For what cause, reason, or purpose.: Introducing a complete question.
Example: Why is the sky blue?
2. why (adv) — sense 2
Definition: For what cause, reason, or purpose.: Introducing a complete question.: With a negative, used rhetorically to make a suggestion.
Example: Why don't you ask her out for dinner?
3. why (adv) — sense 3
Definition: For what cause, reason, or purpose.: Introducing a verb phrase (bare infinitive clause).
Example: Why spend money on something you already get for free?
4. why (noun) — sense 4
Definition: Reason.
Example: A good article will cover the who, the what, the when, the where, the why and the how.
5. why (intj) — sense 5
Definition: An exclamation used to express pleasant or unpleasant mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.
Example: Why, that’s ridiculous!
6. why (verb) — sense 6
Definition: To ask (someone) the question "why?".
Example: Why indeed? But once you start whying, there's no end to it.
Structure of the word
Roots:- kʷ (Proto-Indo-European)
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