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- pronunciation:
- waI
[or]
hwaI
- parts of speech:
- adverb, conjunction, noun, interjection
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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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: |
on account of which; for which.
the reason why you said that |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
(often pl.) the reason or rationale.
the whys of the horrible crime |
| related words: |
purpose |
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| part of speech: |
interjection |
| definition: |
used to express astonishment or mild indignation.
Why, I never knew you were once an actor! |
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