when (Meaning)

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when (adv.)

At what time; -- used interrogatively.

At what time; at, during, or after the time that; at or just after, the moment that; -- used relatively.

While; whereas; although; -- used in the manner of a conjunction to introduce a dependent adverbial sentence or clause, having a causal, conditional, or adversative relation to the principal proposition; as, he chose to turn highwayman when he might have continued an honest man; he removed the tree when it was the best in the grounds.

Which time; then; -- used elliptically as a noun.

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when Sentence Examples

  1. The experiment will commence precisely at midnight, when the clock strikes twelve.
  2. I will arrive at your house at exactly 5:30 pm, when the sun is setting.
  3. The concert begins promptly at 8:00 pm, when the doors open.
  4. The show will go on as expected, even when the weather is unfavorable.
  5. The deal will close at the exact moment when both parties sign the contract.
  6. The deadline for submissions is strict, and proposals received after the exact time will not be considered.
  7. The meeting will adjourn at precisely 3:00 pm, when the agenda is complete.
  8. The airplane will take off at the exact moment when the clock reaches 10:00 am.
  9. The examination will commence at the exact time when the bell rings.
  10. The ceremony will begin promptly at noon, when the sun is at its highest point.

FAQs About the word when

At what time; -- used interrogatively., At what time; at, during, or after the time that; at or just after, the moment that; -- used relatively., While; whereas

while, as,whilst,so long as

after, after,,

The experiment will commence precisely at midnight, when the clock strikes twelve.

I will arrive at your house at exactly 5:30 pm, when the sun is setting.

The concert begins promptly at 8:00 pm, when the doors open.

The show will go on as expected, even when the weather is unfavorable.