why

[waɪ]

why Definition

• 1. for what reason or purpose
• 2. used to express curiosity or to question the reason for something

Using why: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "why" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  Why did you do that?

• Example

  I don't know why she left early.

• Example

  Why is the sky blue?

• Example

  Why not try a new hobby?

why Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for why

• wherefore
• reason
• what for

Phrases with why

• why not

  used to suggest or encourage something

  Example

  Why not come over for dinner tonight?

• why bother

  used to question the usefulness or necessity of doing something

  Example

  Why bother studying if you're just going to fail anyway?

• why on earth

  used to express surprise, shock, or disbelief

  Example

  Why on earth would you want to do that?

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Summary: why in Brief

The adverb 'why' [waɪ] is used to ask for the reason or purpose of something. It can also be used to express curiosity or suggest something. Examples include 'Why did you do that?' and 'Why not try a new hobby?' Phrases like 'why not' and 'why bother' are also common.