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Whys

Verb / waɪz / / hwaɪz / Another word for whys — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Whys are questions that ask for the reason or purpose of something.

Synonyms & similar words

wherefore why reasons causes motivations justifications explanations grounds rationales purposes objectives meanings intents mysteries enigmas puzzles riddles conundrums queries doubts uncertainties ambiguities

Example sentences

  1. I always ask whys when I don't understand something.
  2. The teacher asked the students to write down their whys about the topic.
  3. He had many whys about the company's decision to lay off employees.
  4. The whys behind her behavior remained a mystery.
  5. Whys can help us learn and discover new things.

Quotes

  • It is not the whys that are so hard to bear, but the hows.
  • Whys are the cause of all error.
  • The whys and wherefores don't matter as long as you follow your heart.

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