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Why Definition
noun
A difficult problem or question
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The cause or intention underlying a given action or situation: studying the whys of antisocial behavior
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A baffling problem
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Merriam-Webster
adverb
For what purpose, reason, or cause; with what intention, justification, or motive: Why is the door shut? Why do birds sing?
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For what cause, reason, or purpose
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conjunction
The reason, cause, or purpose for which: I know why you left
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Usage Problem On account of which; for which: "The reason why [regular verbs] are called regular is that we can predict what all the other three forms are” ( Randolph Quirk)
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The cause, reason, or purpose for which
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For which on account of which
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interjection
Used to express mild surprise, indignation, or impatience
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