Conjunctions - Conjunctions of Time

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

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as [conjunction]

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

Ex: As the wind blew , the leaves rustled in the trees .

when [conjunction]

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

Ex: I 'll call you when I finish my work .

whenever [conjunction]

at any or every time

Ex: Whenever she travels , she takes lots of photographs .

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 students chatted quietly while the teacher was writing on the board .

since [conjunction]

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

Ex: I have lived in this city since I moved here for my job .

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 I started my new job , I 've been feeling more fulfilled .

whilst [conjunction]

during the time that something else is happening

Ex: The children played outside whilst their parents talked inside .

once [conjunction]

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

Ex: Once the show begins , no one will be allowed to enter the theater .

as long as [conjunction]

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

Ex: You can use the computer as long as you need .

so long as [conjunction]

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

Ex: She remained calm so long as the situation was under control .

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 the concert ends , it will be midnight .

at this point in time [adverb]

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

Ex: At this point in time , we are still assessing the situation .

as and when [conjunction]

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

Ex: The company will expand its operations as and when market conditions improve .

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 deadline approached , the team worked diligently to complete the project .

if and when [conjunction]

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

Ex: The company will consider expansion if and when market conditions are favorable .

Conjunctions
Conjunctions of Time	Conjunctions of Sequence	Conjunctions of Place	Conjunctions of Contrast
Conjunctions of Comparison and Addition	Conjunctions of Condition	Conjunctions of Cause and Effect	Conjunctions of Reason and Purpose
Conjunctions of Degree and Manner