why

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NGSL Rank: 153
why
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Meanings
adverb
  • for what reason or purpose.
    E.g. why did he do it?
adverb
  • (with reference to a reason) on account of which; for which.
    E.g. the reason why flu jabs need repeating every year is that the virus changes
exclamation
  • expressing surprise or indignation.
    E.g. why, that's absurd!
  • used to add emphasis to a response.
    E.g. ‘You think so?’ ‘Why, yes.’
noun
  • a reason or explanation.
    E.g. the whys and wherefores of these procedures need to be explained to students

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