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Conjunctions - Conjunctions of Time

Conjunctions of time are words that connect clauses by indicating time relationships between them.

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Categorized English Conjunctions
as
as
[conjunction]

used to say that something is happening at the same time with another

Ex: As the sun set, the sky turned beautiful shades of orange and pink. 
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when
when
[conjunction]

used to indicate that two things happen at the same time or during something else

Ex: He felt nervous when he had to give a presentation. 
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whenever
whenever
[conjunction]

at any or every time

Ex: The cat comes running to the kitchen whenever it smells food. 
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while
while
[conjunction]

used to indicate a period of time during which an action takes place or a state of affairs exists, often denoting simultaneous or concurrent events

Ex: The children played outside while the sun was shining. 
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since
since
[conjunction]

used to express a period from a specific past time up to now or another specified point

Ex: I've felt better since I've been here. 
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ever since
ever since
[conjunction]

used to denote a continuous period of time starting from a particular event or point in the past and continuing until the present or a specified time

Ex: Ever since she moved to the city, she has felt more alive. 
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whilst
whilst
[conjunction]

during the time that something else is happening

Ex: She read a book whilst waiting for the train. 
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once
once
[conjunction]

used to express that something happens at the same time or right after another thing

Ex: I'll call you once I reach the train station. 
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as long as
as long as
[conjunction]

used to describe a duration or period of time during which something happens or continues to be true

Ex: She stayed as long as she could to help with the project. 
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so long as
so long as
[conjunction]

used to describe a duration or period of time during which something happens or continues to be true

Ex: He promised to help so long as he was available. 
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by the time
by the time
[conjunction]

used to indicate a point in time before which an action or event has occurred or will occur

Ex: By the time she finishes her degree, she will have learned a lot. 
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at this point in time

used to emphasize the present moment in relation to the topic under discussion

Ex: At this point in time, we don't have enough information to make a decision. 
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as and when
as and when
[conjunction]

used to express the idea of something happening or being done at the appropriate or necessary times

Ex: We will hire new employees as and when the need arises. 
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even as
even as
[conjunction]

used to indicate simultaneous action to show that one action or situation occurs at the same time as another

Ex: Even as the storm raged outside, they continued with their work indoors. 
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if and when
if and when
[conjunction]

used to indicate that if certain conditions or situations occur, certain actions or responses will follow

Ex: We'll address the issue if and when it becomes necessary. 
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