English English Dictionary
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.