why
/waɪ̯/ verb C2- To ask (someone) the question "why?".
He/she/it whys · Past whyed · Past participle whyed · -ing form whying
Verb forms
- Base form
- why
- He/she/it
- whys
- Past
- whyed
- Past participle
- whyed
- -ing form
- whying
An irregular verb: learn its past and past participle by heart.
From the library
“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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