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why

/ˈwaɪ/

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adverb

for what reason or purpose

Why did you quit your job?

Why are you laughing? [=what are you laughing about?]

Why is the sky blue?

Why didn't you call me?

Why didn't I think of that?

I can't go out tonight. Why not?

used to offer a suggestion or to say that a course of action is not necessary

If you don't want to go, why not just say so?

Instead of calling, why not e-mail instead?

Why should I care about that?

Why don't you come over for dinner? [=we would like to have you over for dinner]

You deserve the best treatment. Why settle for less? [=you shouldn't be happy with anything less]

I'll try calling again. Why bother? [=it's not worth the trouble]

used to express irritation or annoyance

Why can't you make up your mind?

Why must I always repeat myself?

Why would anyone say such a thing?

Why oh why did I say something so stupid?

conjunction

the cause, reason, or purpose for which

I know why he did it.

It's easy to see why she fell in love with him.

He's a very good player. That's why he made the team.

for which

The reason why they succeeded is obvious. They worked really hard.

Give me one good reason why I should stay.

noun

the whys and (the) wherefores

the reasons for something

She explained the whys and the wherefores of the sudden price increase.

interjection

somewhat old-fashioned - used at the beginning of a statement especially to express surprise

Why, I can't imagine such a thing!

Do you know him? Why, yes! We know him quite well.

Would you like another drink? Why, yes. Thank you.

If I want a drink, why, I'll just get it myself!

Why, of course! That makes perfect sense.