English Explanatory Dictionary

why not

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. Why is that so? (for a negative statement)
  2. Used to state that one has no objection to and approves of a proposal.
  3. Used to introduce a proposal.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

why not

Synonyms

why? how come? all right OK how about what if
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