Why

Definition of why:

part of speech: noun

The reason or cause.

part of speech: noun

On what account; wherefore: for what reason?.

part of speech: adverb

For what cause, reason, or purpose; on what account; wherefore; for which; on account of which.

part of speech: adverb

For what cause or reason? on which account: wherefore.

Usage examples for why:

• Why do you want to go away from here? "Roden's Corner", Henry Seton Merriman.

• And why not him? "A Circuit Rider's Wife", Corra Harris.

• Why don't you ask her? "Sisters", Kathleen Norris.

• Why there you are, Mr. Landale! "The Light of Scarthey", Egerton Castle.