Why not

Adverb

Word Frequency: 14.7

Definitions

1.AdverbWhy is that so? (for a negative statement)

"I don't want to go out today. — Why not?"

2.AdverbUsed to state that one has no objection to and approves of a proposal.

"Let's have pizza for lunch. — Yeah, why not?"

3.AdverbUsed to introduce a proposal.

"Why not try turning the handle in the other direction to see if that opens the window?"

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