Word: WHEN
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Definition of WHEN
- The time at which something happens.
"A good article will cover the who, the what, the when, the where, the why and the how."
- (interrogative) At what time? At which time? Upon which occasion or circumstance? Used to introduce direct or indirect questions about time.
"Do you know when they arrived?"
- At an earlier time and under different, usually less favorable, circumstances.
"He's mister high and mighty now, but I remember him when."
- (relative) At which, on which, during which: often omitted or replaced with that.
"That was the day when the Twin Towers fell."
- (interrogative) What time; which time.
"Since when do I need your permission?"
- The time that.
"I recall when they were called the Greys."
- At (or as soon as) that time that; at the (or any and every) time that; if.
"A player wins when [as soon as, or at any time that, if] she has four cards of the same suit."
- During the time that; at the time of the action of the following clause or participle phrase.
"Be careful when crossing the street."
- At what time; at which time.
"I am here till Friday, when [i.e. at which time] I leave for Senegal."
- That's enough, a command to stop adding something, especially an ingredient of food or drink.
- Expressing impatience. (Compare what.)
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "when" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "when", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 10 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WHEN a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is WHEN worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in WHEN? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing WHEN:
- # the when effect
- # master of when
- # playing with when
- # in terms of when
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