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why

/waɪ/

Meanings
noun
Reason

Examples :

"A good article will cover the who, the what, the when, the where, the why and the how."
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reason noun

/ˈɹiːzən/

A cause:

"The reason for my late arrival was a flat tire. "

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relative noun

[ˈɹɛl.ə.tʰɪv]

Someone in the same family; someone connected by blood, marriage, or adoption.

"Why do my relatives always talk about sex?"

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teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

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thought verb

/θɔːt/ /θɔt/

To ponder, to go over in one's head.

"Idly, the detective thought what his next move should be."

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express noun

/ɛk.ˈspɹɛs/

A mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly.

"I took the express into town."

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exclamation noun

/ˌɛkskləˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/

A loud calling or crying out, for example as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc.

"His exclamation of "Wow!" showed his surprise at the unexpected gift. "

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article noun

/ˈɑːtɪkəl/ /ˈɑɹtəkl̩/

A piece of nonfictional writing such as a story, report, opinion piece, or entry in a newspaper, magazine, journal, dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.

"The school newspaper published an article about the upcoming student council elections. "

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surprise noun

/səˈpɹaɪz/

Something unexpected.

"It was a surprise to find out I owed twice as much as I thought I did."

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purpose noun

/ˈpɜːpəs/ /ˈpɝpəs/

An objective to be reached; a target; an aim; a goal.

"My purpose for studying hard is to get good grades in school. "

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impatience noun

/ɪmˈpeɪʃəns/

The quality of being impatient; lacking patience; restlessness and intolerance of delays; anxiety and eagerness, especially to begin something.

"His impatience was evident as he waited for the bus, tapping his foot nervously. "

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interrogative noun

/ˌɪn.təˈɹɒ.ɡə.tɪv/

(grammar) A word (pronoun, pronominal adjective, or adverb) implying interrogation, or used for asking a question: why, who, when, etc.

"The interrogative "who" is often used in classroom discussions to encourage student participation. "

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indignation noun

/ˌɪn.dɪɡ.ˈneɪ.ʃən/

An anger aroused by something perceived as an indignity, notably an offense or injustice.

"When the teacher unfairly accused him of cheating, Mark felt a surge of indignation. "