what is the meaning of the word WHY?
2006-09-06 04:03:13 · 9 answers · asked by techno mentalist 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
why [adverb], [conjunction], [noun], [interjection]
–adverb 1. for what? for what reason, cause, or purpose?: Why did you behave so badly?
–conjunction 2. for what cause or reason: I don't know why he is leaving.
3. for which; on account of which (usually after reason to introduce a relative clause): the reason why he refused to go.
4. the reason for which: That is why he returned.
–noun 5. a question concerning the cause or reason for which something is done, achieved, etc.: a child's unending hows and whys.
6. the cause or reason: the whys and wherefores of a troublesome situation.
–interjection 7. (used as an expression of surprise, hesitation, etc., or sometimes a mere expletive): Why, it's all gone!
2006-09-06 04:10:50 · answer #1 · answered by sarcasticquotemarks 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is not the meaning of the word why. Why is the meaning of the word why
Silly
2006-09-06 11:10:40 · answer #2 · answered by Patchouli Pammy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OH.. what a question.. I have often wondered the meaning of the word HOW.. now.. you ask WHY..
Why is simply the opening of a sentence/phrase/conversation/statement which sets the tone for a question being ask.. There is NO OTHER meaning than just that
2006-09-06 11:20:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why means the reason for one's action.
2006-09-06 14:02:05 · answer #4 · answered by rosieC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's a question word asking the reason of a thing but it can also be an exclamation of surprise at sometimes
2006-09-06 11:05:31 · answer #5 · answered by Obilee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why means for what cause or reason
2006-09-06 11:17:02 · answer #6 · answered by brownsuga 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why means why
2006-09-06 11:11:36 · answer #7 · answered by crunchydude8 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what's the reason of sth
2006-09-06 11:25:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why do you want to know?
2006-09-06 11:09:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋