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why

Pronunciation: [/wæ/]

Word

why: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use why in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “general”

(adverb) used to ask for the reason or purpose of something; the word "why" is often used when you want to know why something happened or why someone did something.

Example

I wonder why she left the party early.

Example

I don't understand why he's always late.

Example

Why did you choose that color for your room?

How to pronounce why

Pronunciation: [/wæ/]

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