Definitions
When is an adverb that refers to a particular time or event in the past, present, or future.
Example
When will you arrive?
Example
I was sleeping when the phone rang.
Wen is a noun that refers to a benign cyst or tumor on the skin, usually found on the scalp or face.
Example
The doctor diagnosed the lump on her neck as a wen.
Example
He had a small wen on his forehead that he wanted to remove.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference between these two words, think of when as referring to time and wen as referring to a medical condition. - You could also associate when with 'time' and wen with 'medical' to help you remember.
Remember this!
Remember, when refers to time, while wen is a type of cyst or tumor on the skin.
