when

¹when

adv \ˈhwen, ˈwen, (h)wən\

Definition of WHEN

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>

Examples of WHEN

1. When did the American Civil War begin?
2. The detective asked me when I last saw her.
3. When is the next performance?
4. It was a time when people didn't have to lock their doors.
5. the happy days when we were together
6. We're still waiting for the test results, when we'll decide our next move.

Origin of WHEN

Middle English, from Old English hwanne, hwenne; akin to Old High German hwanne when, Old English hwā who — more at who

First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with WHEN

ben, den, en, fen, Fenn, gen, glen, hen, ken, Ken, n, pen, Rennes, Seine, sen, Sten, ten, then, wen, wren, Wren, yen, Zen