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a. : at or during the time that : while. went fishing when he was a boy. b. : just at the moment that. stop writing when the bell rings. c. : at any or every time that.
We can use when to ask for information about what time something happens: …. When as a conjunction. We use when as a conjunction meaning ‘at the time that’. The clause with when is a subordinate clause (sc) and needs a main clause (mc) to complete its meaning.
We can use when to ask for information about what time something happens: …. When as a conjunction. We use when as a conjunction meaning ‘at the time that’. The clause with when is a subordinate clause (sc) and needs a main clause (mc) to complete its meaning.
We use when as a conjunction meaning ‘at the time that’. The clause with when is a subordinate clause (sc) and needs a main clause (mc) to complete its meaning. If the when-clause comes before the main clause, we use a comma.
Definition of 'when' Word Frequency. when. (hwen ) 1. adverb A1. You use when to ask questions about the time at which things happen. When are you going home? When did you get married? When is the press conference? When were you in this house last? 'I'll be there this afternoon.'—'When?' 2. conjunction A2.
1. At the time that: in the spring, when the snow melts. 2. As soon as: I'll call you when I get there. 3. Whenever: When the wind blows, all the doors rattle. 4. During the time at which; while: When I was young, I was sick all the time. 5. Whereas; although: She stopped short when she ought to have continued. 6.
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Definition of when adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
When definition: at what time or period? how long ago? how soon?. See examples of WHEN used in a sentence.
conj. at what time: He knows when to be silent. at the time that: when we were young. whenever: The dog barks when the doorbell rings. as soon as: Stop the car when the light turns red. whereas; while on the contrary: Why are you here when you should be in school? pron. what or which time: Since when have you been teaching?
