whys

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores' question word; what is the reason (`how come' is a nonstandard variant); "why are you here?"; "how come he got an ice cream cone but I didn't?

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The invoice, or supporting documentation should indicate the reason for the purchase of goods or services

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Exclamation of surprise

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Ce'liran?english | adronato

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You use why at the beginning of a clause in which you talk about the reasons for something. He still could not throw any further light on why the elevator could have become jammed Experts wonder why the US government is not taking similarly strong actions against AIDS in this country I can't understand why they don't want us. Why is also an adverb. I don't know why It's obvious why Here's why

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The reason or cause for which; that on account of which; on what account; as, I know not why he left town so suddenly; used as a compound relative

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To control the thickness of steel better at lower capital cost, and to roll thinner sheets and strips

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See the Note under What, pron

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For which; on account of which; used relatively

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{a} wherefore, for what reason

why

question word; what is the reason (`how come' is a nonstandard variant); "why are you here?"; "how come he got an ice cream cone but I didn't?"

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You use why with `not' in questions in order to introduce a suggestion. Why not give Claire a call? Why don't we talk it through?

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for what reason?; for what purpose?

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{i} reason; for what reason?; for what purpose?

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feelings People say `Why!' at the beginning of a sentence when they are surprised, shocked, or angry. Why hello, Tom

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conj. for what reason; because of which

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formulae You say why not in order to agree with what someone has suggested. `Want to spend the afternoon with me?' --- `Why not?'

why

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'

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You use why to introduce a relative clause after the word `reason'. There's a reason why women don't read this stuff; it's not funny Unless you're ill, there's no reason why you can't get those 15 minutes of walking in daily. Why is also an adverb. He confirmed that the city had been closed to foreigners, but gave no reason why

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You use why in questions when you ask about the reasons for something. Why hasn't he brought the whisky? Why didn't he stop me? `I just want to see him.' --- `Why?' Why should I leave?

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{ü} Oh! (cry of surprise)

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feelings You use why with `not' in questions in order to express your annoyance or anger. Why don't you look where you're going? Why don't they just leave it alone?

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