Whys Meaning in English

word · lemma: why

US

ˈhwaɪz/, /ˈwaɪz

WHYZ or HWYZ

UK

wˈaɪz

WHYZ

Definition

The plural of 'why'; refers to the reasons or explanations for something, often spoken about in a general or abstract way.

Usage & Nuances

Very formal and mainly used in writing. Commonly appears as 'the whys and wherefores' (full reasons). Rare in speech, and typically refers to multiple explanations or reasons rather than just asking 'why?'.

• Spanish: motivos - razones (porqués)
• Portuguese (BR): motivos - razões (porquês)
• Portuguese (PT): motivos - razões (porquês)
• Chinese (Simplified): 原因（为什么）
• Chinese (Traditional): 原因（為什麼）
• Hindi: क्यों - कारण
• Arabic: الأسباب (لماذا)
• Bengali: কারণসমূহ - ব্যাখ্যাসমূহ
• Russian: причины - объяснения
• Japanese: 理由 - 理由づけ
• Vietnamese: lý do - nguyên nhân
• Korean: 이유들 - 설명들
• Turkish: nedenler - açıklamalar
• Urdu: وجوہات - اسباب
• Indonesian: alasan-alasan - penjelasan-penjelasan

Example Sentences

The teacher explained the whys of the experiment.

basic

She did not understand the whys of his decision.

basic

We discussed the whys and hows of the new plan.

basic

You can't just tell me what to do without explaining the whys behind it.

natural

She always wants to know the whys and wherefores of everything.

natural

After all these years, I'm still searching for the whys of what happened.

natural