when
when
Pronunciation
The IPA phonetic spelling for "when" is:
[wɛn]
Here's a breakdown of the sounds in each syllable:
wɛn
w: Voiceless bilabial approximant
ɛ: Near-open front unrounded vowel
n: Alveolar nasal
Word Form Variations
The word "when" doesn't have any word form variations like singular or plural forms. It's a conjunction and adverb that doesn't change based on number or other grammatical categories.
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Definitions, Synonyms, Antonyms
Adverb:
Definition: At what time or point in time.
Synonyms: At what time, at what moment, at what juncture
Antonyms: Never, eternally
Conjunction:
Definition: At the time that.
Synonyms: While, during, as soon as
Antonyms: Unless, except if
Note: "When" does not function as a noun, verb, or adjective.
Examples of Use
General Public Discourse:
"When are you going to the store?" (Everyday conversation)
"When did you finish your homework?" (Parental inquiry)
"When will the rain stop?" (Common weather-related question)
Books:
"When the going gets tough, the tough get going." (Popular proverb)
"When Harry Met Sally..." (Title of a romantic comedy film)
"When the Wind Blows" (Title of a graphic novel about nuclear war)
Newspapers:
"When Will the Fed Raise Rates Again?" (Headline in The Wall Street Journal)
"When Will the Pandemic End?" (Headline in The New York Times)
"When Will We Know the Election Results?" (Headline in The Washington Post)
Online Publications:
"When to Use 'Their,' 'They're,' and 'There'" (Grammarly article)
"When Is the Best Time to Post on Social Media?" (HubSpot blog post)
"When Should You Start Saving for Retirement?" (Investopedia article)
Entertainment Mediums and Platforms:
"When Do We Eat?" (Line from the movie "Home Alone")
"When a Man Loves a Woman" (Title of a popular song)
"When They See Us" (Title of a Netflix miniseries)
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the word "when" and its frequent use in various contexts.
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10 Famous Quotes Using the term When
"When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on." — Franklin D. Roosevelt
"Life is what happens when you're busy making other plans." — John Lennon
"When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it." — Henry Ford
"When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." — Arthur Conan Doyle
"When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us." — Helen Keller
"When anger rises, think of the consequences." — Confucius
"When people show you who they are, believe them the first time." — Maya Angelou
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear." — Ambrose Redmoon (often paraphrased as "When you are afraid, do it anyway.")
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace." — Jimi Hendrix
"You know you are on the right track when you become uninterested in looking back." — Anonymous
Etymology
The word "when" has a long history. It comes from the Old English word "hwonne," which was used to ask "at what time?" or to refer to a specific time. This Old English word, in turn, came from even older Germanic languages.
So, the next time you wonder "When did this word start?", you can trace it back to ancient languages and their questions about time!
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Phrases + Idioms Containing the term When
Phrases:
When all is said and done
When in Rome, do as the Romans do
When it rains, it pours
When the cat's away, the mice will play
Once in a while/once in a blue moon
Less Common Idioms:
When push comes to shove: When a situation becomes critical or urgent.
When the chips are down: In a difficult or critical situation.
When duty calls: When one is obligated to do something, often a responsibility or moral imperative.
Original Idioms:
When the clock strikes midnight: A metaphorical phrase suggesting a deadline or a point of no return.
When the curtain falls: A theatrical metaphor for the end of a situation or era.
Remember, the beauty of language lies in its flexibility. While "when" might not be the star of many idioms, it's a versatile word that can be used to create new and colorful expressions.
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Definition of when from The Academic Glossary at Self Exploration Academy, a Urikville Press Publication. © All rights reserved.
