Definition Synonyms
Definition of only when - Reverso English Dictionary
Adverb
conditionnever except when a specific condition is met
- She smiles only when she sees her cat.
Conjunction
timeemphasizes a specific time or situation
- She sings only when she is happy.
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conditional action
only when the weather is good enough
scheduling
only available when scheduled in advance
conditional offer
only when the cost is acceptable or good
food
kidney-shaped nut edible only when roasted
employment
temporary work done only when needed without long-term job agreement
conditional support
reliable or supportive only when things are easy
conditional support
someone who supports only when successful
planning
in a way that is done only when needed
sports
person who supports a team only when it is winning
unreliable friend
person who acts like a friend only when things are good
within human ability
only when something can be done by a person
speaking manner
using only words with one syllable when speaking
conditional support
person who supports only when things are good
spontaneous action
only when feeling a sudden desire or inspiration
time
only when a situation is very unusual or very rare
production
system of producing goods only when needed
chemistry
acid that separates into ions only partly when mixed with water
speak briefly
use only a few words when speaking or writing
technology
load data only when required
web development
load web resources only when in view
desperate situations
in a way that is tolerable only when desperate
figurative
used when a result is settled and only sad reactions remain
acr: Demand Hot Water
system that gives hot water only when needed
logic
logical operation outputting true only when inputs differ
Examples of only when in a sentence
He visits his hometown only when there's a festival. He studies only when exams are near. The lights turn on only when someone enters the room.
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- French:seulement quand, ...
- German:nur dann, nur wenn, ...
- Italian:solo quando, ...
- Spanish:solo cuando, ...
- Portuguese:só quando, ...
- Chinese:只有在, ...
- Japanese:だけ, 時だけ, ...
- Arabic:فقط عندما, ...
- Hebrew:רַק כְּשֶׁ, רַק כְּשֶׁ, ...
- Russian:только когда, ...
- Ukrainian:тільки коли, ...
- Hindi:तभी, तभी जब, ...
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