why not

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Synonyms: why-not

Antonyms: why-not

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Adverb

1. Why is that so? (for a ''negative'' statement)
2. {{lb|en|rhetorical}} {{non-gloss|Used to state that one has no objection to and approves of a proposal}}.
3. {{lb|en|rhetorical}} {{non-gloss|Used to introduce a proposal}}.

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