Date: Tue, 25 Apr 1995 17:19:35 -0500

From: Grant Barrett gbarrett[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]KB.COM

Subject: Why



Reply to: Why

What can you tell me about the use of the word "why" in the following sentences?

Far as I can tell it's an expression of knowing astonishment or mild disbelief.

My grandmother from southeast Missouri uses it.



"Why, you should know better than that" or "Why what are you doing?"







Grant Barrett

Kirshenbaum Bond & Partners

Computer Specialist

Freelance Writer

gbarrett[AT SYMBOL GOES HERE]kb.com