How to Use "Why" with Example Sentences

why (adv): used when asking about a reason for something

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Example sentences:

"Why did you do that?"

"Why did this happen?"

"Why did he come here?"

"Why did they leave so soon?"

"Why did you do those things?"

"Why do these things always happen to me?"

"Why does she want to join us?"

"Why do they want go?"

"Why are you here?"

"Why is he looking at me?"

"Why are they late?"

"Why didn't I hear about that?"

"Why don't you come inside?"

"Why aren't you coming?"

why (conj): the reason for which

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Example sentences:

"I don't know why she stays married to him."

"I know why he's coming over."

"There is no reason why she needs to know."

"Do you know why she's here?"

"My parents are the reason why I am successful."

why (int): used when expressing surprise to someone's remark or action

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Example sentences:

"Why, what a pleasant surprise."

"Why, what an odd thing to say."

"Why, I've never been so insulted before."

"Why, I didn't see that coming."