Difference between Wherefore and Why

What is the difference between Wherefore and Why?

Wherefore as a conjunction is because of which. while Why as a conjunction is the reason that.

Part of speech: conjunction

Definition: Because of which.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Why, for what reason, because of what. Therefore.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An intent or purpose.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: For what cause, reason, or purpose.

Part of speech: interjection

Definition: Exclamation of mild surprise.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The reason.

Part of speech: conjunction

Definition: The reason that.

Example sentence: Ours not to reason why, ours but to do and die.

We hope you now know whether to use Wherefore or Why in your sentence.