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why is that vs why's that

Both "why is that" and "why's that" are commonly used in English. They're interchangeable and can be used to ask for an explanation or clarification about something. The contraction "why's" is a casual and shortened form of "why is."
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Last updated: August 10, 2024 • 34666 views

why is that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal spoken English.

This phrase is used to ask for an explanation or clarification about something.

Examples:

  • Why is that happening?
  • Why is that necessary?
  • Why is that so important?
  • Why is that the case?
  • Why is that your favorite?
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  • Apr 9, 2021 ... Are you asking the question or are you answering it? I disagree with you. If someone asks why is that? They want to know the reason, ...
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Alternatives:

  • Why's that
  • What is the reason for that
  • Can you explain that
  • Could you clarify that
  • What's the explanation for that

why's that

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal spoken English.

This phrase is used to ask for an explanation or clarification about something.

Examples:

  • Why's that happening?
  • Why's that necessary?
  • Why's that so important?
  • Why's that the case?
  • Why's that your favorite?
  • Mar 10, 2007 ... I don't mean any particular context. I mean, in any conversation, can you think of any situation in which you'd use "Why's that?" instead of " ...
  • Mar 22, 2022 ... "Why's that significant?" or "Whys that significant?" Hello. I've always believed "Why's" also means "why is". But google is telling me ...
  • Apr 27, 2022 ... "And why's that?" is usually said in an irritated or annoyed manner as if the speaker is being contradicted or challenged.
  • Oct 3, 2024 ... Why's that exclamation pops? Phone (2a). All of a sudden for the past ... r/NothingTech ...
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  • Why's that dude in that dumpster? March 17, 2011 • 32 mins. Freegans prefer scavenging, volunteering and squatting to the more mainstream consumer practices ...
  • why's that line in circuitikz is behaving this way? and how do i fix it? Ask Question. Asked 4 months ago. Modified 4 months ago. Viewed 75 times.
  • Jul 12, 2024 ... Through fortunate happenstance, and a “Why's That?” question. Emily Rendell of Kalamazoo asked, “What is with the green frog painted stone on ...
  • Jul 23, 2018 ... The manuscript for Why's That Dog in Here? is drafted, and first round revisions are underway. I thought you might enjoy a sneak peek, ...

Alternatives:

  • Why is that
  • What is the reason for that
  • Can you explain that
  • Could you clarify that
  • What's the explanation for that

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