why

🇬🇧 UK/hwai/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 1kA1

Definitions

adv.

For what reason or purpose; used in questions or indirect questions.

出于什么原因或目的;用于直接或间接疑问句中。

n.

A reason or explanation.

原因或解释。

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
whyother
=why

Example Sentences

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    "why" has different meanings in context.

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