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why

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1. why - Noun

2. why - Adverb

3. why - Interjection

Meaning

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.

A young heifer.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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A 10-YEAR-OLD Labrador has been abandoned outside a kennels with a heartbreaking note revealing why it ended up there. Source: Internet

AACHA, however, said there were untrue stories why the village was locked. Source: Internet

A biopic like Sania’s is not really up Farah’s alley as her references are a bit retro and full of hardcore entertainment which is why Sania s looking at a director who can give a biopic the right treatment. Source: Internet

ABC News homeland security analyst was not impressed by Food and Drug Administration Chief Dr. and his failure to explain why President claims 99 percent of coronavirus cases are “harmless.” Source: Internet

Abhishek Banerjee talks to Ruchi Kaushal of Hindustan Times about his new web show PariWar and why he thinks his mother might agree to watch it. Source: Internet

A 20-year old man identified as Uchechi Eze, who beheaded his 4-year-old nephew, Chiemere Ezekie, has opened up on why he committed the act. Source: Internet

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