English English Dictionary
English English Dictionary
The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg
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Result for Why
Why
(adv.)
For what cause, reason, or purpose; on what account;
wherefore; -- used interrogatively. See the Note under What, pron., 1.
Why
(adv.)
For which; on account of which; -- used relatively.
Why
(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.
Why
(n.)
A young heifer.