when Definition
when
adverb
- 1. Used in questions, indirect questions and statements: at what timeG; during what period?; at which time.
- 1. At the time, or during the period, that.
2. As soon as.
3. At any time that; whenever.
4. But just then.
5. At which time.
6. In spite of the fact that; considering that
- Example: Why just watch when you could be dancing?
- 1. What or which time.
- Example: They stayed talking, until when I can't say
- Example: since when she hasn't spoken to me
- Example: an era when life was harder
- colloq
Used specifically when pouring a drink: tell me when to stop.
