why/wye[Y]
why (wī)
Adverb
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For what purpose, reason, or cause; with what intention, justification, or motive: Why is the door shut? Why do birds sing?
Conjunction
- The reason, cause, or purpose for which: I know why you left.
- Usage Problem. On account of which; for which.
Noun
- The cause or intention underlying a given action or situation: studying the whys of antisocial behaviour.
- A difficult problem or question.
Interjection
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Used to express mild surprise, indignation, or impatience.
wye (wī)
Noun
- The letter y.
- An object shaped like a Y.
Y (wī)
Noun
- The 25th letter of the modern English alphabet.
- Any of the speech sounds represented by the letter y.
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