forwhy

2 synonyms for forwhy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Conj — Used to give the reason for something; because. (archaic)

Synonyms

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

since as

This word comes from Middle English forwhy, forwhi, from Old English forhwī, forhwȳ (“why, wherefore”), made up of for + why.

as since