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SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words)
OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)
SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words)
OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)
"Why" Definition
noun
A difficult problem or question.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
The cause or intention underlying a given action or situation: studying the whys of antisocial behavior.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
A baffling problem.
Source: Merriam-Webster
adverb
For what purpose, reason, or cause; with what intention, justification, or motive: Why is the door shut? Why do birds sing?.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
For what cause, reason, or purpose.
Source: Merriam-Webster
conjunction
The reason, cause, or purpose for which: I know why you left.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Usage Problem On account of which; for which: "The reason why [regular verbs] are called regular is that we can predict what all the other three forms are” ( Randolph Quirk).
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
The cause, reason, or purpose for which.
Source: Merriam-Webster
For which on account of which.
Source: Merriam-Webster
interjection
Used to express mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
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