The Why Files is a channel for people who are fascinated (obsessed) with mysteries, myths, legends and conspiracies. We tell stories, seek the truth, and have a few laughs along the way.

When we ask for reasons in speaking, we can use the phrase why is that? In informal conversations we often say why’s that?: …

a. for what reason, purpose, or cause?: why are you here?. b. (used in indirect questions): tell me why you're here.

"Why" by Avril Lavigne, a B-side of the single "Complicated", 2002 "Why", by Ayaka from the single "Clap & Love"/"Why" and the theme song of the PSP game Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, 2007

Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games? Filip Bondy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2017

You use why to introduce a relative clause after the word 'reason'. There's a reason why women don't read this stuff; it's not funny. Unless you're ill, there's no reason why you can't get those 15 minutes …

Why is an interrogative adverb that can be used alone and shows emotions like surprise or anger. For example: I went to Siberia.

/waɪ/ IPA guide Other forms: whys Definitions of why noun the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores' synonyms: wherefore

WHY definition: for what? for what reason, cause, or purpose?. See examples of why used in a sentence.

3 days ago · Adverb why (not comparable) (interrogative) For what cause, reason, or purpose. Introducing a complete question.