Why?
How?
HOW
haʊ
Adverb
Example Sentences
"How are ye no coming?"
"How did ye do that?"
Etymology & History
In Scots, "how?" is used where Standard English uses "why?" This distinct usage reflects Scots grammar patterns and is a famous marker of Scots speech.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
Medieval
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Language
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Formality
neutral
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