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Meaning of 'why' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Why [ adv.]
- For what cause, reason, or purpose; on what account; wherefore; -- used interrogatively. See the Note under What, pron., 1.
- For which; on account of which; -- used relatively.
- 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.
2 . Why [ n.]
- A young heifer.

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