Definitions
- Referring to a specific time or moment in the past, present, or future. - Asking about the time or circumstances of an event or action. - Introducing a condition or circumstance that triggers an action or event.
- Referring to a time or event that occurs subsequent to another event or action. - Describing a sequence of events or actions. - Talking about a consequence or result of a previous action or event.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to time and temporal relationships.
- 2Both can be used to describe a sequence of events.
- 3Both can be used to connect clauses or sentences.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: When is used to indicate a specific time or condition, while after is used to indicate a sequence of events or actions.
- 2Temporal relationship: When refers to a simultaneous or immediate relationship, while after refers to a subsequent or delayed relationship.
- 3Usage: When is often used to introduce a question or condition, while after is often used to connect clauses or sentences.
- 4Connotation: When is neutral in connotation, while after can imply a causal relationship or consequence.
Remember this!
When and after are both words that refer to time and temporal relationships. However, when is used to indicate a specific time or condition, while after is used to indicate a sequence of events or actions. Additionally, when refers to a simultaneous or immediate relationship, while after refers to a subsequent or delayed relationship.
