why | Definition of why

why

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of why

1 something (as a belief) that serves as the basis for another thing

asked the whys behind the surprising decision

Synonyms of why

account, authority, grounds, motive, reason, subject, wherefore

Words Related to why

antecedent, cause, consideration, impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, occasion, stimulus

2 something hard to understand or explain

how one decides that a certain person is "the one" is one of the great whys of life

Synonyms of why

closed book, conundrum, enigma, head-scratcher, mystery, mystification, puzzle, puzzlement, riddle, secret

Words Related to why

brainteaser, case, challenge, knot, matter, perplexity, poser, problem, stumper, trouble