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why

 
pronunciation:
waI [or] hwaI
parts of speech:
adverb, conjunction
part of speech: adverb
definition: for what reason, purpose, or cause.
Why are you in such a hurry?
 
part of speech: conjunction
definition: for what reason, purpose, or cause.
I don't know why you didn't call.