Why

Meaning

For what reason or purpose; used to ask about the cause of something

used to ask or talk about the reason for something

Example Sentences

Why are you late today?

Why did you leave so early?

Synonyms

wherefore, how come, for what reason

Entry 1

wherefore, how come

Entry 2

how come, for what reason

Antonyms

because, therefore, none

Entry 1

because, therefore

Entry 2

none

Collocations

why not, that's why, reason why, why so, why did

Entry 1

why not, that's why, reason why

Entry 2

why not, why so, why did