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- pronunciation:
- waI
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hwaI
- parts of speech:
- adverb, conjunction, noun, interjection
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adverb |
| definition: |
for what reason, purpose, or cause.
Why are you in such a hurry? |
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conjunction |
| definition 1: |
for what reason, purpose, or cause.
I don't know why you didn't call. |
| definition 2: |
because of which; for which.
Tell me the reason why you didn't like the movie. |
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noun |
| definition: |
(often plural) the reason or explanation.
Einstein wanted to learn the whys behind the laws of the universe. |
| related words: |
purpose |
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interjection |
| definition: |
used to express surprise or mild annoyance.
Why, I never knew you were once an actor!Why, Max, you bad dog! |
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