Why

adverb
/waɪ/

Meaning

For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something
used to ask or talk about the reason for something

Example Sentences

Why are you late today?

Why did you leave so early?

Synonyms

wherefore, how come, for what reason
Entry 1
wherefore, how come
Entry 2
how come, for what reason

Antonyms

because, therefore, none
Entry 1
because, therefore
Entry 2
none

Collocations

why not, that's why, reason why, why so, why did
Entry 1
why not, that's why, reason why
Entry 2
why not, why so, why did

More Example Sentences

Why are you looking at me?

Why is your party so popular?

Why are you so rude to beggars?

Why did you choose to visit Bangladesh?

Why did you choose to come to Bangladesh?

Finally, I will briefly describe why this is important for you.

Finally, I will briefly describe why this is significant for you.

Tomorrow afternoon, we're having a small party with family and friends. Why don't you join us?

Tomorrow afternoon, we're having a small event with family and friends. Why don't you join us?

Tomorrow afternoon, we're having a small get-together with family and friends. Why don't you join us?

Related Vocabularies

in a way that is not dangerous or likely to cause harm
used to mean that something is very likely to happen or be true
away from a place, position, or time; not functioning
In a way that is based on or derived from experiment and observation rather than theory.
to a great degree; extremely or unbelievably
with passionate intensity; ardently; with great emotion or enthusiasm

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