why

US /waɪ/

Definition

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores'

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Could you explain why the shipment was delayed by three days?

Easy why are you laughing
describing why are you laughing (the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase `the whys and wherefores')
Medium explain why the project was delayed
to explain why the project was delayed, meaning to make plain and comprehensible
Hard investigate why capital flight escalated exponentially
to investigate why capital flight escalated exponentially, meaning to investigate scientifically
Very Hard the reason why empires collapse lies within
referring to the reason why empires collapse lies within

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.