Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

whys

noun
/waɪz/
Definition
The plural form of ‘why’, referring to the reasons or explanations behind something.
Examples
  • She had a lot of whys about why the project failed.
  • His constant whys made her reconsider her decision.
  • The teacher answered all the students’ whys during the discussion.
Meaning
Used to indicate the questions or reasons that seek to understand the rationale behind an action or event.
Synonyms
  • reasons
  • rationale
  • explanations