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They can sometimes be used interchangeably, but 'when' usually introduces a point in time and 'while' usually introduces a continuing activity during which something else occurred: When I first saw her, I fell in love. While we were talking, her boyfriend arrived.
- They can sometimes be used interchangeably, but 'when' usually introduces a point in time and 'while' usually introduces a continuing activity during which something else occurred: When I first saw her, I fell in love.
- While we were talking, her boyfriend arrived.
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They can sometimes be used interchangeably, but 'when' usually introduces a point in time and 'while' usually introduces a continuing activity during which something else occurred:
When I first saw her, I fell in love.
While we were talking, her boyfriend arrived.
When I first saw her, I fell in love.
While we were talking, her boyfriend arrived.
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If you want a rough guideline:
while suggests concurrent activities. when suggests sequential events.
Nero fiddled while Rome burned.
The thieves ran away when the police arrived.
As I said, this is just a rough view. There are other variations on this theme.
CJ
while suggests concurrent activities. when suggests sequential events.
Nero fiddled while Rome burned.
The thieves ran away when the police arrived.
As I said, this is just a rough view. There are other variations on this theme.
CJ
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