Why

interj. Oh! (cry of surprise)

conj. for what reason; because of which

adv. for what reason?; for what purpose?

n. reason; for what reason?; for what purpose?

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Noun
1. the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'
(synonym) wherefore
(hypernym) reason, ground
Adverb
1. question word; what is the reason (`how come' is a nonstandard variant); "why are you here?"; "how come he got an ice cream cone but I didn't?"
(synonym) how come

(n.)
A young heifer.
  

(adv.)
The reason or cause for which; that on account of which; on what account; as, I know not why he left town so suddenly; -- used as a compound relative.
  

(adv.)
For which; on account of which; -- used relatively.
  

(adv.)
For what cause, reason, or purpose; on what account; wherefore; -- used interrogatively. See the Note under What, pron., 1.
  

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