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Synonyms & Antonyms of when
1 at or during the time that
- she complained that no one was paying attention to her when she gave her speech
Synonyms for when
- as,
- so long as,
- while,
- whilst
- [chiefly British]
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2 just at the moment that
- you should say hello when you answer the phone
Synonyms for when
- as soon as,
- immediately
- [chiefly British],
- instantly,
- once
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The first known use of when was before the 12th century
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