why

Meanings

• Interjection

  An interjection used to ask for a reason or explanation.

  - "Why did you do that?"
  - "Why is the sky blue?"
  - "Why don't elephants have teeth in their feet?"

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Pronunciation

1. /waɪ/
   
   
   
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2. /waɪ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

wherefore , how come , to what end , wherefore

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with why
try , lie , spy , sky , tide , ride

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Variants

List of all variants of why that leads to same result
why , whys , why bother , not see why not , how should i know , how should we know , how/why should I/we know , why should i know , why should we know

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English hwi, hwy; related to hwæt, hwer, hwī, interjections meaning 'what' and 'where'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'why' is the most commonly used word in the English language to start a question.

2. The 'Why' question is considered the most fundamental question in philosophy.

3. In ancient Greece, the Delphic Oracle would only answer questions beginning with 'Why'.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Reason: The cause or explanation for something.

2. Question: A query or inquiry for information.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, 'why' is often used as a rhetorical question to provoke thought or to express frustration or disbelief. In art, it can represent the quest for knowledge or understanding.

How to Memorize "why"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person raising their hands and asking 'Why?' with a questioning tone.
   - Visualize a tree with a question mark instead of leaves.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'why' with the idea of seeking answers or understanding.
   - Think of the word 'why' as a symbol for inquiry.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Why' as 'Work Hard, Youth Yearn'.
   - Use the acronym 'Words Happen Yourself' to remember the meaning of 'why'.

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