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Why

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Mục lục

Adverb

for what? for what reason, cause, or purpose?
Why did you behave so badly?

Conjunction

for what cause or reason
I don't know why he is leaving.
for which; on account of which (usually after reason to introduce a relative clause)
the reason why he refused to go.
the reason for which
That is why he returned.

Noun

a question concerning the cause or reason for which something is done, achieved, etc.
a child's unending hows and whys.
the cause or reason
the whys and wherefores of a troublesome situation.

Interjection

(used as an expression of surprise, hesitation, etc., or sometimes a mere expletive)
Why, it's all gone!

Synonyms

noun
call , ground , justification , necessity , occasion , reason , wherefore , argument , proof , aim , ambition , design , end , goal , intent , mark , meaning , object , objective , point , purpose , target , view , cause , how , motive , mystery

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