when

when
[[t](h)wɛn, wɛn[/t]] unstressed [[t](h)wən, wən[/t]]
adv.
1) at what time or period? how long ago? how soon?:
When are they to arrive? When did the Roman Empire exist?[/ex]
2) under what circumstances? upon what occasion?:
When is a letter of condolence in order? When did you ever see such a crowd?[/ex]
3) at what time:
to know when to be silent[/ex]
4) at the time or in the event that:
when we were young; when the noise stops[/ex]
5) at any time; whenever:
The dogs always bark when anyone approaches the house[/ex]
6) upon or after which; and then:
We had just fallen asleep when the bell rang[/ex]
7) while on the contrary; whereas:
Why are you here when you should be in school?[/ex]
8) what time:
Till when is the store open?[/ex]
9) which time:
They left on Monday, since when we have heard nothing[/ex]
10) the time of anything:
the when and the where of an act[/ex]
Etymology: bef. 1000; ME when(ne), OE hwenne, c. OFris hwenne, OHG hwanne (cf. OGo hwan when, how); akin to who, what

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