What's the difference between how and why?

How


Definition:

  • (adv.) In what manner or way; by what means or process.
  • (adv.) To what degree or extent, number or amount; in what proportion; by what measure or quality.
  • (adv.) For what reason; from what cause.
  • (adv.) In what state, condition, or plight.
  • (adv.) By what name, designation, or title.
  • (adv.) At what price; how dear.

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Why


Definition:

  • (adv.) For what cause, reason, or purpose; on what account; wherefore; -- used interrogatively. See the Note under What, pron., 1.
  • (adv.) For which; on account of which; -- used relatively.
  • (adv.) The reason or cause for which; that on account of which; on what account; as, I know not why he left town so suddenly; -- used as a compound relative.
  • (n.) A young heifer.

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