why
adverb/waɪ/
Frequency rank: #108 most common English word
Meaning
For what reason or purpose.
Example sentence
She asked, "why did you leave early?"
Synonyms & related words
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More words in ranks 101–200
- beingThe state of existing; or the action of existing in a place.
- dayA period of 24 hours, or the time when it is light.
- tooTo a greater degree than is wanted, needed, or acceptable.
- beforeEarlier than a particular time or event.
- offSo as to stop working or be disconnected.
- stillContinuing up to now or to a particular time; even now.
- takeTo get hold of something and carry, use, or remove it.
- manyA large number of people or things.
- neverAt no time; not ever.
- thoseUsed for the things at a distance; the plural of "that".