when

when is on the Basic English 850 List.

wheel - when - where

when is one of the 1000 most common headwords.

what - when - where

Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: hwĕn, IPA ^(key): /ʍɛn/, SAMPA: /WEn/
• (US) enPR: wĕn or hwĕn, IPA ^(key): /wɛn/ or /ʍɛn/, SAMPA: /wEn/ or /WEn/

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Preposition

Preposition when

1. at what time; on what occasion

   "When did you start learning English?" – "Three years ago."

   "When does the film start?" – "At seven o'clock."

   When was the last time you went to your local library?

2. at the time

   She phoned me when I was in the bath.

   It was the year 1996 when I met John.

3. after

   When I get up, I always drink a cup of coffee.

Related words

• then
• whenever