How come?



How come?

How did that come about?; Why? Sally: I have to go to the doctor. Mary: How come? Sally: I'm sick, silly. John: I have to leave now. Bill: How come? John: I just have to, that's all. Henry: How come you always put your right shoe on first? Rachel: Do I have to have a reason for something like that?
See also: how

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Wynfor-Welsh
InÊSee-NESHPortuguese
Thecla-Dutch (Rare), Late Greek (Latinized)
Tomas['tɔməs]
ZsÓFiaZHO-fee-awHungarian
Roxannerahk-SAN (English), rok-SAHN (French)English, French