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Why's Traditional Dictionary
AHD:[hwº, wº]
D.J.[hwai, wai]
K.K.[hwa!, wa!]
adv.(adverb)
For what purpose, reason, or cause. with what intention, justification, or motive:
Why is the door shut? Why do birds sing?
Why is the door shut? Why do birds sing?
conj.
The reason, cause, or purpose for which:
The reason, cause, or purpose for...
I know why you left. p>
Usage Problem On account of which; for which:
Usage Quandary Because, why:
"The reason why [regular verbs] are called regular is that we can predict what all the other three forms are" (Randolph Quirk)
"The reason why [regular verbs] are called regular is that we can predict what the other three forms of the verb are going to be " (Randolph Quirk)
n. (noun)
Plural whys
The cause or intention underlying a given action or situation:
Cause, motive: in a given action or situation Hidden cause or intention:
studying the whys of antisocial behavior.
Studying the whys of antisocial behavior.
A difficult problem or question. interj. (exclamation)
Used to express mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.
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