WHEN


Meaning of WHEN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' hwen, ' wen, (h)w ə n

Function: adverb

Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hwanne, hwenne; akin to Old High German hwanne when, Old English hw ā who ― more at WHO

Date: before 12th century

1 : at what time < when will you return>

2 a : at or during which time b : and then

3 : at a former and usually less prosperous time <brag fondly of having known him when ― Vance Packard>

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.