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What vs. Why
What
/wɑːt/Examples:
"What are you looking for?"What an affecting relic of the former dear old times!"They have more credits than they know what to do with.
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This word has no antonymsWhy
/(h)waɪ/Examples:
Why did you do that?"Why, hello, Frank," he exclaimed, sheepishly, "where do you come from?"Why, great heavens, man, the railways are there behind them.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- What is used to ask questions about specific objects or things.
- Why is utilized to inquire about reasons or causes.
- Remember, what is related to things that can be seen, touched, or named.
- Why often involves more abstract concepts like intent or purpose.
- When you need to find out a reason, choose why; for identifying a thing, use what.
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