why
noun /hwaɪ/
- Definition
- the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'why': She showed great why during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
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Consonants
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Length
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