When

Definition: When

When

Adverb

1. As soon as; "once we are home, we can rest".

Source: WordNet 1.7.1 Copyright © 2001 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
 

Date "when" was first used in popular English literature: sometime before 1010. (references)

Etymology: When \When\, adverb. [from Old English expression when, whan, whenne, whanne, Anglo-Saxon hw[ae]nne, hwanne, hwonne; akin to Old Saxon hwan, OD. wan, Old High German. wanne, German wann when, wenn if, when, Gothic hwan when, and to English who. See Who.]. (references)

Synonym: When

Conformity

Be regular; Adjective: move in a groove; follow observe the rules, go by the rules, bend to the rules,obey the rules, obey the precedents; comply with, tally with, chime in with, fall in with; be guided by, be regulated by; fall into a custom,fall into a usage; follow the fashion, follow the crowd, pass muster, do as others do, hurler avec les loups; stand on ceremony; when in Rome do as the Romans do; go with the stream, go with the flow, swim with the stream, swim with the current, swim with the tide, blow with the wind; stick to the beaten track; (habit); keep one in countenance.

Foresight

Adverb: against the time when.

Frequency

Sometimes, occasionally, at times, now and then, from time to time, there being times when, toties quoties, often enough, when the mood strikes, again and again.

Inutility

Seek after impossibilities, strive after impossibilities; use vain efforts, labor in vain, roll the stone of Sisyphus, beat the air, lash the waves, battre l'eau avec un baton, donner un coup d'epee dans l'eau, fish in the air, milk the ram, drop a bucket into an empty well, sow the sand; bay the moon; preach to the winds, speak to the winds; whistle jigs to a milestone; kick against the pricks, se battre contre des moulins; lock the stable door when the steed is stolen, lock the barn door after the horse is stolen; (too late);seek after impossibilities, strive after impossibilities; use vain efforts, labor in vain, roll the stone of Sisyphus, beat the air, lash the waves, battre l'eau avec un baton, donner un coup d'epee dans l'eau, fish in the air, milk the ram, drop a bucket into an empty well, sow the sand; bay the moon; preach to the winds, speak to the winds; whistle jigs to a milestone; kick against the pricks, se battre contre des moulins; lock the stable door when the steed is stolen, lock the barn door after the horse is stolen; (too late); hold a farthing candle to the sun; cast pearls before swine; (waste); carry coals to Newcastle; (redundancy); wash a blackamoor white; (impossible).

Malevolence

Phrase: cruel as death; " hard unkindness' alter'd eye "; homo homini lupus; mala mens, malus animus.; "rich gifts wax poor when givers prove unkind"; "sharp-tooth'd unkindness ".

Neverness

Adverb: never, ne'er; at no time, at no period; on the second Tuesday of the week, when Hell freezes over; on no occasion, never in all one's born days, nevermore, sine die; in no degree.

Seclusion Exclusion

Among them but not of them ; " and homeless near a thousand homes I stood "; far from the madding crowd's ignoble strife; " makes a solitude and calls it peace "; magna civitas magna solitudo; " never less alone than when alone "; " O sacred solitude! divine retreat! ".

Temperance

Know when one has had enough, know one's limit.

The Present Time

When; whenever, whensoever; upon which, on which occasion; at another, at a different, at some other, at any- time; at various times; some one of these days, one of these days, one fine morning; eventually, some day, by and by, sooner or later; some time or other; once upon a time.

Time

Adverb: while, whilst, during, pending; during the time, during the interval; in the course of, at that point, at that point in time; for the time being, day by day; in the time of, when; meantime, meanwhile; in the meantime, in the interim; ad interim, pendente lite; de die in diem; from day to day, from hour to hour; hourly, always; for a time, for a season;

Uncertainty

Phrase: Heaven knows; who can tell? who shall decide when doctors disagree? ambiguas in vulgum spargere voces.

Unskillfulness

Begin at the wrong end; do things by halves; (not complete); make two bites of a cherry; play at cross purposes; strain at a gnat and swallow a camel; (caprice); put the cart before the horse; lock the stable door when the horse is stolen; (too late).

Crosswords: When

I'll tell you when your voice changes, junior (On the Town; writing credit: Adolph Green and Betty Comden)

I drink when I want to. (A Time to Kill; writing credit: Akiva Goldsman)

It's a great thing when you realize you still have the ability to surprise yourself (American Beauty; writing credit: Alan Ball)

It came to me when I tried to classify your species (The Matrix; writing credit: Andy Wachowski and Larry Wachowski.)

I walked all night, I walked as I had walked years before when my mind swarmed with guilt at the thought of killing (Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles; writing credit: Anne Rice)

Hold me when I'm scared (When I'm Gone; performing artist: 3 DOORS DOWN)

When lovers hearts catch fire (When Smokey Sings; performing artist: ABC)

Where were you when the world stopped turning on that September day (Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning); performing artist: Alan Jackson)

When can I see you again (When Can I See You; performing artist: Babyface; writing credit: Babyface)

And sometimes when we touch (Sometimes When We Touch; performing artist: Dan Hill)

Never do wrong when people are looking. (references; author: Mark Twain)

You know you're getting old when the candles cost more than the cake. (references; author: Bob Hope)

I am not afraid of death, I just don't want to be there when it happens. (references; author: Woody Allen)

When wrathful words arise, a closed mouth is soothing. (references; author: Irish Proverb)

When the flag is unfurled, all reason is in the trumpet. (references; author: Ukrainian Proverb)

I cannot bear to see a bear bear down upon a hare. When bare of hair he strips the hare, right there I cry, "Forbear! (references; author: unknown)

Of all the felt I ever felt, I never felt a piece of felt which felt as fine as that felt felt, when first I felt that felt hat's felt. (references; author: unknown)

One-One was a racehorse. Two-Two was one, too. When One-One won one race, Two-Two won one, too. (references; author: unknown)

Who washed Washington's white woolen underwear when Washington's washer woman went West? (references; author: unknown)

Why may we melee, when we may waylay? (references; author: unknown)

When In Rome (2002)

Remember When (1974)

When the North Wind Blows (1974)

And When She Was Bad (1973)

When the Line Goes Through (1973)

And When I Die (performing artist: Sweat and Tears Blood)

Please Don't Talk About Me When I'm Gone (performing artist: Sammy Jr. Davis)

Who Will Be With You When I'm Far Away (performing artist: Jimmy Durante)

When Will I Be Loved (performing artist: The Everly Brothers)

When You Come Back To Me Again (performing artist: Garth Brooks)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

References

• The World Market for Whole Bovine Hides and Skins Weighing Per Skin Up to 8 Kilograms Dried, 10 Kilograms Dry-Salted, or 14 Kilograms When Fresh, Wet-Salted, or Otherwise Preserved: A 2004 Global Trade Perspective (reference)

  (more reference examples)

Books

• When Dreams Came True: The Gi Bill and the Making of Modern America (reference)

• Calculated Risks: How To Know When Numbers Deceive You (reference)

• When Duty Calls: A Guide to Equip Active Duty, Guard, and Reserve Personnel and Their Loved Ones for Military Separations (reference)

• When You Call upon the Lord (reference)

• How to Stay Cool, Calm & Collected When the Pressure's on: A Stress Control Plan for Businesspeople (reference)

  (more book examples)

Periodicals

• What Do I Do When - The Ferpa Answer Book For Higher Education Professionals (reference)

• When Your Kidneys Fail (reference)

• When Saturday Comes (reference)

  (more periodical examples)

Theater & Movies

• When Harry Met Sally... (reference)

  (more DVD examples; more video examples)

Music

• When Hemp Was Hip (reference)

• When Sun Goes Down: Secret History [BOX SET] [LIMITED EDITION] (reference)

• When Lights Are Low (reference)

• When I Was on Horseback (reference)

• When Sex Leers Its Inquisitive Head (reference)

  (more classical music examples; more popular music examples)

High Tech

• Konexx Modemminder - Protects Mdm When Connected To Digital Line (reference)

  (more camera examples; more video game examples; more computer examples; more electronic examples; more software examples)

Consumer Goods

• When you Were Born 8" x 10" Photo Frame (reference)

  (more baby examples; more wireless phone examples; more garden examples; more kitchen examples; more tool examples)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Pictured is a fermentation laboratory at the Frederick Cancer Research Facility (FCRF). Only the vast rooms of equipment are seen. This equipment is used to produce biologics, e.g. Interferon or antibiotics such as adriamycin. This equipment is used when large quantities must be produced for clinical trials. Credit: Linda Bartlett (photographer).

Mice were injected with mouse sarcoma cells amd treated 3 days later when many micro-metastatic tumor foci were evident in the lungs. Lungs on the left were treated with saline. The lungs on the right were treated with lymphokine activated killer (LAK) cells plus recombinant interleukin-2. Greater than 250 sarcoma metastases are seen in the lungs of saline treated mice. This number is significantly reduced to less than 12 in mice receiving LAK cells plus recombinant interleukin-2. Normal mouse lung is 1 inch long. Credit: Unknown photographer/artist.

When amebae infect the brain or spinal cord the condition is known as primary amebic meningoencephalitis, or PAM. Credit: CDC.

F. tularensis, Colony characteristics when grown on Chocolate, Martin Lewis or Thayer-Martin medium include colony size of 1-3 mm, grey-white at 48-72hrs. Credit: CDC.

The Hubble telescope reached a milestone several years sooner than scientists expected when it ... Credit: NASA.

Just when it seemed like the summer movie season had ended, two of NASA's Great Observatories ... Credit: NASA.

Comet C/Hyakutake as taken with the Hubble Space Telescope when the comet passed at a distance of 9.3 million miles (14.9 million km) from Earth (03/25/96). Credit: NASA.

This mosaic of Mercury was taken by the Mariner 10 spacecraft during its approachon 29 March 1974. The mosaic consists of 18 images taken at 42 s intervals duringa 13 minute period when the spacecraft was 200,000 km (about 6 hours prior to closestapproach) from the planet. Credit: NASA.

Nicknamed "Dragon Lake," this body of water is formed by the Bratskove Reservoir, built along the Angara River in southern Siberia, near the city of Bratsk. This image was acquired in winter, when the lake is frozen. Credit: NASA.

The so-called Richat Structure is a geological formation in the Maur Adrar Desert in the African country of Mauritania. Although it resembles an impact crater, the Richat Structure formed when a volcanic dome hardened and gradually eroded, exposing the onion-like layers of rock. Credit: NASA.

Source: pictures compiled by the editor from various references; see picture credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

If, however, the heir of any one of the aforesaid has been under age and in wardship, let him have his inheritance without relief and without fine when he comes of age. (reference)

Besides this over-turning from without, governments are dissolved from within, First, When the legislative is altered. (Second Treatise of Government)

He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them. (reference)

When sitting for that Purpose, they shall be on Oath or Affirmation. (reference)

Amendment V. No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation. (reference)

But this Article shall not apply to any person holding the office of President when this Article was proposed by Congress, and shall not prevent any person who may be holding the office of President, or acting as President, during the term within which this Article becomes operative from holding the office of President or acting as President during the remainder of such term. (reference)

The constitution is either a superior, paramount law, unchangeable by ordinary means, or it is on a level with ordinary legislative acts, and, like other acts, is alterable when the legislature shall please to alter it. (reference)

When the ancient world was in its last throes, the ancient religions were overcome by Christianity. (reference)

And I hereby enjoin upon the people so declared to be free to abstain from all violence, unless in necessary self-defence; and I recommend to them that, in all case when allowed, they labor faithfully for reasonable wages. (Abraham Lincoln)

They shall be deemed to have become enemies from the date when such trading was prohibited or otherwise became unlawful. (reference)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

When a mystery is too overpowering, one dare not disobey

This is all that I can relate of the how, where, and when.

We must go small when the sun sets

So did Topper when (r)he came

Even little babes, when I take them in my arms, weep bitterly

He had not noticed him when he came

When beauty fires the blood, how love exalts the mind

When they were grown up he was going to marry Eileen

When the ship lifts, all bills are paid

[Gives the warrant] When you have done, repair to Crosby Place

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Health

I never cook when alone. (references)

When sleeping, use bednets. (references)

When sitting, get up slowly. (references)

Business

Secret ballots are held when all parties agree. (references)

The user can deposit more money when necessary. (references)

The building permit, when granted, is valid for two years. (references)

Children

Eritrea

When soldiers were found to be under the age of 18, they were removed from service. (references)

Ghana

In exceptional cases, when a girl of suitable age or status is unavailable, a boy can be offered. (references)

Suriname

In practice persons with disabilities suffer from discrimination when applying for jobs and services. (references)

Civil Liberties

Guatemala

The police did not respond when called by telephone. (references)

China

This dilemma is particularly acute when discussing abortion. (references)

India

The matter was resolved when a former CPI(M) activist replaced the editor. (references)

Discrimination

Brazil

A prominent example of violence directed at homosexuals occurred in Sao Paulo in February 2000, when Edson Neris da Silva was beaten to death by a skinhead gang after having been seen holding hands with another man. (references)

Economic History

India

Visas are required when traveling to India. (references)

South Africa

It is uncertain when a new agreement will be reached. (references)

Human Rights

Pakistan

Cases start over when an attorney changes. (references)

Brazil

Galdino was in a bar when the officers entered. (references)

El Salvador

The Supreme Court imposes penalties when warranted. (references)

Indigenous People

Indonesia

When indigenous people clash with those promoting private sector development projects, the developers almost always prevail. (references)

Taiwan

The island's only non-Chinese minority group consists of the aboriginal descendants of Malayo-Polynesians already established when the first Chinese settlers arrived. (references)

Sri Lanka

In August 1998, the Government fulfilled a long-standing Vedda demand when the President issued an order granting Veddas the right to hunt and gather in specific protected forest areas. (references)

Minorities

Bosnia and Herzegovina

When he tried to extinguish the flames, unknown assailants fired shots at him. (references)

Moldova

State schools are required to use the Cyrillic alphabet when teaching Moldovan/Romanian. (references)

Niger

The problem continued through September 1999, when the missionaries decided to move away. (references)

Political Economy

Indonesia

When it became clear that the military would not, he put pressure on the police. (references)

TAIWAN

Taiwan will reduce tariffs on 5,200 import categories when it accedes to the WTO. (references)

ITALY

This license is granted to Italian importers when they provide the requisite forms. (references)

Political Rights

Kuwait

The Assembly remained dissolved until 1992, when elections were held. (references)

Swaziland

When Parliament is not in session, the King may legislate by decree under his residual emergency powers. (references)

Turkey

Parliament elects the President as Head of State every 7 years or when the incumbent becomes incapacitated or dies. (references)

Trade

Costa Rica

The amount is refunded when the item is re-exported. (references)

Italy

This will be refunded when the goods are reexported. (references)

El Salvador

D. Authorization of the Ministry of Agriculture when required. (references)

Travel

Uk

Care should be taken when crossing streets. (references)

Indonesia

Do not show the soles of your shoes when seated. (references)

Spain

A hotel is always easy to find when traveling in Spain. (references)

Women

New Zealand

Over 150 cases involved a firearm when breaching protection orders. (references)

Madagascar

Police and legal authorities intervene when physical abuse is reported. (references)

Austria

They usually receive wide public attention when voicing their concerns. (references)

Worker Rights

China

He first disappeared in 1995, when he was 6 years old. (references)

Indonesia

Many begin working when they are between 14 and 16 years old. (references)

Gabon

When nothing happened, the magistrates went on strike again in May. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

Source: compiled by the editor from various references.

Expressions using "when": ad against the time when ♦ at the moment when ♦ come when you like ♦ connect when free ♦ except when otherwise provided in ♦ from when ♦ from when till when? ♦ gone are the days when ♦ if and when ♦ know when one has had enough ♦ lock the stable door when the horse is stolen ♦ no matter when ♦ only when ♦ party when the christmas tree is stripped of decorations ♦ ring when free ♦ since when ♦ tell me when ♦ the when and where of smth. ♦ there being times when ♦ till when ♦ until when ♦ when a fancy takes him ♦ when actually employed ♦ when all is said and done ♦ when all is told ♦ when and where ♦ when as ♦ when convenient ♦ when do you hang out? ♦ when do you start? ♦ when first seen ♦ when i am retired ♦ when in doubt ♦ when issued(wi)security ♦ when it comes to crunch ♦ when it comes to the pinch ♦ when it comes to the push ♦ when it got dark ♦ when it is lacking ♦ when It's Done ♦ when necessary ♦ when pigs fly ♦ when required ♦ when saying goodbye ♦ when that ♦ when the balloon goes up ♦ when the chips are down ♦ when the cows come home ♦ when the fit takes her ♦ when the fit takes him ♦ when the fly stings ♦ when the humor takes him ♦ when the humour takes him ♦ when the maggot bites him ♦ when the mood strikes ♦ when the moon is full ♦ when the show is over ♦ when the time comes ♦ when the whistle blows ♦ when two sundays come together ♦ when you please ♦ who can tell? who shall decide when doctors disagree? ambiguas in vulgum spargere voces ♦ you know you've been hacking too long when. Additional references.

Beginning with "when": when-did-you-last-see-your-father, when-e'er, when-ever, when-he, when-i, when-that, when-will-it-come-down, when-you've-had-a-number-one-the-only-way-is-down.

Ending with "when": angela-when, as-and-when, but-when, century-when, follows-when, how-when, move-when, often-when, so-when, speak-when, street-when, water-when, who-knows-when, who-what-why-and-when, wh-when.

Containing "when": as-and-when-needed, aw-shucks-gee-look-what-happened-to-me-when-i-wasn't-trying, more-than-when-they-started, tone-on-when-idle, we'll-believe-it-when-we-see-it.

Afrikaans

wanneer (as), as (as, ash, cinder, how, if, like, provided, provided that, such, such as, than, what), toe (as, closed, now, shut, then, to, toward, towards, well, well then). (various references)

Albanian

kur (as, while). (various references)

Arabic 

عندما (as), إِذَا (if), ‏متى (whenever), ‏مع أن (in spite of, tho', though), ‏وإذا ذاك, ‏حين, ‏عندما (while). (various references)

Basque

noiz. (various references)

Breton

pegoulz. (various references)

Bulgarian 

след като (after), тогава когато, когато (as, if, than, that, until), кога, като (after, as, for, like, on the order of, qua, such as), въпреки че (although, though), времето когато, време (date, day, length, occasion, tide, time, weather, while), в същото време (at the same time), макар че (although, notwithstanding, tho', though), и тогава, докато (against, as long as, so long as, till, until, whereas, while, whiles, whilst), дата (date). (various references)

Catalan

quan. (various references)

Chinese 

當 (adequate, at or in the very same..., during, equal, fitting, just at, manage, match equally, obstruct, on the spot, ought, proper, replace, represent, right, same, should, suitable, to act as, to be, to pawn, withstand), 時 (hour, O'clock, period, season, time), 曷 (how, what, where, why), 洎 (cave, hole, to reach), 何時 , 当 (While). (various references)

Croatian

kada. (various references)

Czech

kdy, když (as, if, that, while). (various references)

Danish

når (as), hvornår (as). (various references)

Dutch

wanneer (as, if, provided that), toen (as, then), als (as, as if, as though, how, if, in a way, like, nearly, provided that, such a, such as, what a). (various references)

Esperanto

kiam (as). (various references)

Estonian

millal, kui (how). (various references)

Faeroese

tá ið (as), nær (about, as, close, near, nearby). (various references)

Farsi 

موقعی که , چه وقت , کی (Who), وقتیکه , درموقع . (various references)

Finnish

milloin (as, milloin-milloin now - now sometimes - sometimes, when? what time? when), kun (as), jolloin (at which), jahka (as soon as). (various references)

Flemish

wanneer. (various references)

French

quand (whenever, wherever), lorsque. (various references)

French Canadian

quand. (various references)

Frisian

wannear't (as), hoenear (as), doe (as, then). (various references)

Galician

cando, ó (to the). (various references)

German

wenn (as, if, once, provided that, unless, what if, wheather, whensoever), wann (as, whenever), als (as, as if, except, for, how, inasmuch, like, once, qua, such as, than), sobald (as soon as, soon, whenever). (various references)

Greek 

όταν, πότε. (various references)

Guarani

araka'e, araka'épa. (various references)

Haitian Creole