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when

pronunciation:: wen [or] hwen
parts of speech:: adverb, conjunction, pronoun

part of speech:	adverb
definition 1:	at what time. When will you come?
definition 2:	at which time. When is it all right to clap?

part of speech:	conjunction
definition 1:	at or during the time that. He will sleep late when he is on vacation.It is not wise to travel when you are sick.
definition 2:	every time that; as soon as. The dog barks when the doorbell rings.
definition 3:	at the moment that. He smiled when he saw her.
definition 4:	if; considering that. How can you say I failed, when you know how hard I tried?

part of speech:	pronoun
definition 1:	what time. Since when have you owned this car?
definition 2:	which time. Until when will you be home?

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