Synonym: wherefore. Similar words: way, who, away, bay, boy, buy, by, day. Meaning: [hwaɪ /w-] n. the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'.
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(181) "Have you ever wondered why British Rail would rather tart up their stations than improve services?" he asked.
(182) The love of one's country is a splendid thing —— but why should love stop at the border?
(183) Why should old people be treated like second-class citizens ?
(184) The reason why we have to grow trees is that they can supply fresh air for us.
(185) "Why did Ben do that?" she asked, in a choked voice.
(186) I don't know why they ever got married. They're totally incompatible.
(187) Why use store-bought pastry when it's so easy to make your own?
(188) Why bother arguing about such an insignificant amount of money?
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(189) The more you learn, the more you know, The more you know, the more you forget.The more you forget, the less you know. So why bother to learn.
(190) Since man is able to tap such resources as oil and metals, why can't he develop and harness other energy resources?
(191) The two most important days in your life are the day you are born, and the day you find out why.
(192) Why don't you text all your friends and invite them to the party too?
(193) Why do you mistrust him so much? He seems honest enough to me.
(194) Why has the train stopped? Ah[sentencedict.com], now we're off again.
(195) "Why not give out one of the cybercafe's e-mail addresses?" suggested one bright spark.
(196) If you want to sell your old sofa, why not put an advertisement in the local newspaper?
(197) The reason why one is fat is partly caused by overeating.
(198) Why don't you ask Beth - she's got plenty of money.
(199) Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored each step of the way.Yesterday is history,Tomorrow is a Mystery and Today is a giftthat's why we call it The Present.
(200) I cannot tell why this heart languishes in silence. It is for small needs it never asks, or knows or remembers.
(201) When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on so long in the first place.
(202) Why don't you vote - how can you be so indifferent !
(203) Why should I say sorry when it's not my fault?
(204) Our lives are brief, that's why it's important to search for meaning.
(205) When two people are in love, they are eager to have more sweet kisses. But why they are in quarrel, they are hurting each other by the mouths that once used for kissing? Every time when I was upset or tired, I can only kiss by myself.
(206) Why did you let him swear at you like that?
(207) Why don't we invite Caroline and Mark and make up a foursome?
(208) Why don't they cut out the middleman and let us do it ourselves?
(209) You've been there before - why don't you lead the way?
(210) Would you care to comment on why you voted against the new housing project?