🇺🇸 How to say

“why” in English

why
Illustration of "why" in a English cultural setting
A young tourist stands on a crowded city sidewalk, looking up at a skyscraper with a puzzled expression. She turns to he…

Usage note

Use 'why' to ask for a reason or cause.

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