why (A1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /waɪ/
Definition
Used to ask about the reason for or purpose of something.
Examples
Why are you late?
I don't know why he said that.
Can you tell me why the sky is blue?
How to Use why
- why is it that (collocation)
- Used to ask about the reason for a particular situation. — "Why is it that some people are allergic to cats?"
- why not (collocation)
- Used to suggest something or to express surprise that something is not happening. — "Let's go to the park. Why not?"
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