WHEN


Meaning of WHEN in English

■ interrogative adverb

1》 at what time.

↘how soon.

2》 in what circumstances.

■ related adverb at which time or in which situation.

■ conjunction

1》 at or during the time that.

↘at any time that; ~ever.

2》 after which; and just then.

3》 in view of the fact that; considering that.

4》 although; whereas.

Origin

OE hwanne , hwenne ; of Gmc origin.

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