why
/waɪ/
adverb
- For what reason or purpose.
- I wonder why the sky is blue.
- She asked why the meeting was canceled.
- Why did you leave the party early?
noun
- The reason or explanation for something.
- Sometimes we need to understand the why before we can move forward.
- The teacher explained the why behind the math rule.
- He wrote a book about the whys of human behavior.
interjection
- Used to express surprise, hesitation, or mild annoyance.
- Why, that's the most beautiful painting I've ever seen.
- Why, yes, I think I can help you with that.
- Why, I never expected to see you here!