why, wherefore
(noun) the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase âthe whys and whereforesâ
Source: WordNet® 3.1
why (not comparable)
For what cause, reason, or purpose (interrogative adverb).
Introducing a complete question.
Introducing a verb phrase (bare infinitive clause).
Introducing a noun or other phrase.
For which cause, reason, or purpose (relative adverb).
• how come, wherefore, to what end
why (plural whies)
reason
• wherefore
why
An exclamation used to express indignation, mild surprise, or impatience.
why (plural whies)
(UK, dialect) A young heifer.
• hwy, hwy.
Source: Wiktionary
Why, adv. Etym: [OE. whi, why, AS. hwi, hw, instrumental case of hwa, hwĂŠt; akin to Icel. hvi why, Dan. & Sw. hvi; cf. Goth. hw. Who.]
1. For what cause, reason, or purpose; on what account; wherefore; -- used interrogatively. See the Note under What, pron., 1. Turn ye, turn ye from your evil ways; for why will ye die, O house of Israel Ezek. xxxiii. 11.
2. For which; on account of which; -- used relatively. No ground of enmity between us known Why he should mean me ill or seek to harm. Milton. Turn the discourse; I have a reason why I would not have you speak so tenderly. Dryden.
3. 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.
Note: Why is sometimes used as an interjection or an expletive in expression of surprise or content at a turn of affairs; used also in calling. "Why, Jessica!" Shak. If her chill heart I can not move, Why, I'll enjoy the very love. Cowley. Sometimes, also, it is used as a noun. The how and the why and the where. Goldsmith. For why, because; why. See Forwhy. [Obs. or Colloq.]
Why, n.
Definition: A young heifer. [Prov. Eng.] Grose.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
7 April 2025
(noun) fertilization of a second ovum after a pregnancy has begun; results in two fetuses of different ages in the uterus at the same time; âsuperfetation is normal in some animal speciesâ
According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by AlcaldĂa Municipal de ChinchinĂĄ (Colombia) at Parque de BolĂvar, ChinchinĂĄ, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.
