why
/waɪ̯/ noun C2- Reason. · A good article will cover the who, the what, the when, the where, the why and the how.· I don't want to know the whys or the wherefores of your decision.
Plural whys
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“Why, it seems M.
“Why, yes, he is actually insolent over the matter—has already offered me his patronage, as if he were a grand personage, and proffered me a loan of money, as though he were a banker.”
“And why did you refuse, my son?” inquired the old man.
and why have you such an air of sadness aboard?”
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