Mar 18, 2011Β Β· "why" can be compared to an old Latin form qui, an ablative form, meaning how. Today "why" is used as a question word to ask the reason or purpose of something. Why is used here as an interjection. According to Merriam-Webster: β€”used to express mild surprise, hesitation, approval, disapproval, or impatience In my.

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