Significado em português

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UK/["/waɪ/"]/US/["/waɪ/"]/

Significado de Why

used in questions to ask the reason for or purpose of something

In simple words: A word used to ask for a reason or explanation.

Why em uma frase

  • I asked her why she was late.
  • Can you explain why this happened?
  • He doesn’t understand why people enjoy that movie.
  • Why do you like playing soccer?
  • She asked me why I chose that book.

Como usar Why

Used to inquire about reasons. Generally suitable for most contexts, but avoid in very formal writing. Often starts a question.

Grammar pattern

question word

Memory hint

Think of 'why' as asking 'What's the reason, guy?'

Palavras relacionadas

Collocations with Why

  • ask why
  • wonder why
  • no reason why

Synonyms for Why

Opposites of Why

Common mistakes with Why

  • Omitting 'why' in a question that needs it.
  • Using 'why' in a statement instead of a question.
  • Confusing it with 'when' or 'how'.

Compare Why with What for, Reason, Cause

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Perguntas frequentes sobre Why

O que significa Why?

A word used to ask for a reason or explanation.

O que significa Why em português?

A word used to ask for a reason or explanation.

Qual é a definição de Why?

used in questions to ask the reason for or purpose of something

Como se usa Why em uma frase?

I asked her why she was late.

Pode dar outro exemplo de Why?

Can you explain why this happened?

Quais são os sinônimos de Why?

Algumas alternativas comuns são what for, reason, cause.

Qual é o oposto de Why?

Significados opostos incluem because, therefore, so.

Que palavras combinam com Why?

Costuma combinar com ask why, wonder why, no reason why.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar Why?

Omitting 'why' in a question that needs it. Using 'why' in a statement instead of a question. Confusing it with 'when' or 'how'.

Como se pronuncia Why?

US: /["/waɪ/"]/, UK: /["/waɪ/"]/. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

Quando devo usar Why?

Used to inquire about reasons. Generally suitable for most contexts, but avoid in very formal writing. Often starts a question.

Qual é o nível CEFR de Why?

"Why" está no nível A1 da escala CEFR.