adverb · A1

Why

WEYE/waɪ/

Ask for a reason with why: Why are you smiling? The answer often starts with because. Why not + verb is a suggestion: Why not take the bus? Who is for people; why is for reasons. Keep the question mark in writing.

Meaning

Used to ask the reason for something.

Examples

“Why are you late?”
“Why is the shop closed today?”
“Why not have a rest?”

Good to know

Why + question. Typical answer: because…. Suggestion: Why not…?

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