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Definition: Meaning of, why in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / wʌɪ /

  • adverb, conjunction
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  1. used to ask or talk about the reason for something
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  2. used to introduce a question that shows you do not think it is necessary to do something
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  3. spoken why not? used to say that you agree with a suggestion
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  4. spoken why doesn't somebody do something? also why not do something? used to make a suggestion
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  5. spoken why doesn't somebody do something? used to say angrily that someone should do something
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  6. spoken why somebody? used to ask why a particular person has been chosen or is suffering
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  7. spoken why oh why ...? used to show that you are very sorry or angry about something
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[old-fashioned]
  1. used when you are surprised or have suddenly realized something
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  1. the whys and (the) wherefores the reasons or explanations for something
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