The word "when" has several synonyms depending on its usage as an adverb, conjunction, or in context. Common synonyms for "when" include:
- As an adverb indicating time: during, while, as, at the same time that, just as, immediately upon, once, meanwhile.
- As a conjunction to mean "whenever" or conditional timing: whenever, if, at any time, as soon as, on the condition that, in the event that.
- In phrases indicating immediacy or sequence: just after, immediately after, right after, directly after.
Some examples of synonyms by sense:
- Adverb (time point): at what time, how soon, on what date
- Conjunction (conditional/temporal): if, whenever, as soon as, once
More extended and related synonym groups include although but, during, meanwhile, despite that, in case, and provided that, depending on the exact meaning context used in a sentence. These synonyms reflect the different nuances of "when" in timing, condition, sequence, and contrast contexts.
