why

interrogative word

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • causal adverb : why

Senses

  • For what cause, reason, or purpose

why

interjection

Forms

  • why

Senses

why

noun

Forms

  • singular : why
  • plural : whys

Senses

why

conjunction

Forms

  • why

Senses

why

adverb

Forms

Senses