When
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British pronunciation/wˈɛn/
American pronunciation/ˈhwɛn/, /ˈhwɪn/, /ˈwɛn/, /ˈwɪn/

Definition & Meaning of "when"

when
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used when we want to ask at what time something happens

when definition and meaning
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Can you let me know when the package arrives?
Can you tell me when the meeting begins?
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used to refer to a specific situation or time

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used to indicate that two things happen at the same time or during something else

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He felt nervous when he had to give a presentation.
I always eat breakfast when I wake up in the morning.
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used to imply unexpected or ironic outcomes

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He laughed when others expected him to be angry.
She found hope when all seemed lost.
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used to provide a reason or explanation for the main clause

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I do n't understand why we need to rush when we still have plenty of time to finish the project.
It does n't make sense to spend so much money on a new phone when my current one works perfectly fine.
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used to represent the time when something happens as the subject or object of verb or preposition

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I do n't know when he'll arrive.
I remember when we went to Paris.
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