adverb
- for what reason or purpose
noun
- the reason or cause of something
interjection
- used to express surprise, indignation, or impatience
Examples
- Why are you leaving so early?
- I don’t understand why she said that.
- Tell me why you chose this college.
- The why behind his decision remains unclear.
- She wanted to know the why and how of the process.
- Why, I never expected to see you here!
- Why, that’s impossible!