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Synonyms for when

11 synonyms
2 meanings

conjunction

Most common

but where seeing that whereas once whenever while given that

Synonyms by meaning

Conjunction

1. Where — whereas; although; at the same time as; in spite of the fact that

where, but, seeing that, whereas

2. Whenever — at (or as soon as) that time that; at the (or any and every) time that; if

whenever, once, immediately, as soon as

Other

while, given that, whilst

Definitions

conj. 1
At (or as soon as) that time that; at the (or any and every) time that; if.
Don't forget to signal when (you are) turning right.
conj. 2
Whereas; although; at the same time as; in spite of the fact that.
You're picking at your scabs when you should be letting them heal.

Related words

Phrases: when pigs fly

Example sentences

but Not only you but also he is ignorant of the truth.
where Can you tell me where the nearest antique shop is?
whereas Tom got it for free, whereas we had to pay for it.
once You'd better go to see your family doctor at once.
whenever Never hesitate to have time off whenever you want.

Popularity over time

Word	1850 → 2019	Trend
when		rising
but		steady
where		steady
whereas		steady
once		rising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters: but¹
4 letters: once¹
5 letters: where¹, while¹
6 letters: whilst¹
7 letters: whereas²
8 letters: whenever³
11 letters: immediately⁵

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (whereas² = 2 syllables).