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The word 'why' is an adverb, a conjunction, a noun, and an interjection.

The adverb 'why' introduces a question or an adverbial clause.

Examples:

Why were you late? (the adverb 'why' modifies the verb 'were late')

The reason why I was late is due to an electrical outage. (the adverb 'why' introduces the adverbial clause 'why I was late')

The conjunction 'why' connects two independent thoughts into one sentence.

Example: She never told me why she didn't go back.

The noun 'why' is a word for a reason or explanation.

Example: You gave the right answer except the why.

The interjection 'why' is used to exclaim or protest or command.

Example: Why, I never said that!

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