Definitions
- Referring to a specific point in time or moment. - Introducing a dependent clause that describes a condition or circumstance. - Asking about the time of an event or action.
- Referring to a specific function, role, or capacity. - Introducing a dependent clause that describes a simultaneous action or event. - Comparing two things or actions that are similar or equivalent.
List of Similarities
- 1Both when and as can introduce dependent clauses.
- 2Both when and as can be used to describe a simultaneous action or event.
- 3Both when and as can be used to compare two things or actions.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: When refers to a specific point in time, while as refers to a specific function or role.
- 2Usage: When is typically used to introduce a dependent clause that describes a condition or circumstance, while as is used to introduce a dependent clause that describes a simultaneous action or event.
- 3Comparison: When is not commonly used for comparison, while as is often used to compare two things or actions that are similar or equivalent.
- 4Position: When is usually placed at the beginning of a sentence, while as can be placed at the beginning or middle of a sentence.
Remember this!
When and as are both words that can introduce dependent clauses, but they have different functions and usage. When refers to a specific point in time and is often used to describe a condition or circumstance, while as refers to a specific function or role and is often used to describe a simultaneous action or event. Additionally, as is commonly used for comparison, while when is not.
