What's the difference between when and whew?

When


Definition:

  • (adv.) At what time; -- used interrogatively.
  • (adv.) At what time; at, during, or after the time that; at or just after, the moment that; -- used relatively.
  • (adv.) While; whereas; although; -- used in the manner of a conjunction to introduce a dependent adverbial sentence or clause, having a causal, conditional, or adversative relation to the principal proposition; as, he chose to turn highwayman when he might have continued an honest man; he removed the tree when it was the best in the grounds.
  • (adv.) Which time; then; -- used elliptically as a noun.

Example Sentences:

Whew


Definition:

  • (n. & interj.) A sound like a half-formed whistle, expressing astonishment, scorn, or dislike.
  • (v. i.) To whistle with a shrill pipe, like a plover.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) @HillaryClinton after Trump's comment about her temperament: "Whew!
  • (2) Whew, OK!” she said when he was through, smiling.
  • (3) But his best line was: “Hillary’s got experience, but it’s bad experience.” Clinton’s best line (apart from “Whew, OK!”): “I think Donald just criticized me for preparing for this debate.