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Synonyms for how come

  • adverb

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Adverb

why, what for, how no UK, why come informal

Definitions

  1. adv. 1

    Why; why is it; for what reason or purpose; due to what cause?

    How come you didn’t leave when you had the chance?

Example sentences

  • why "Why aren't you going?" "Because I don't want to."

By length

3 letters
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