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How come how come is why?

Education & Reference by Anonymous 2018-06-29 00:13:31

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How come how come is why?

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  • Anonymous

    It isn't always, but how comes it to be means why-is-it-that why (as in how did it happen rather than what purpose is behind it).

  • Anonymous

    In Britain I would say: "Why do Americans say 'How come' when I naturally say 'Why'?"

  • Anonymous

    What?

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