whereas
Academic Word List, sublist 5.
About 13.18 uses per million words.
Meaning
- adverb Where (that).
- conjunction In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.
He came first in the race, whereas his brother came last.
- conjunction It being the fact that; inasmuch as. (Often used to begin recitals; sometimes emboldened or emphasized as a signifier.)
Whereas you've proven your worth, you're welcome to join the team.
- noun A clause, as in legal documents, stating whereas.
Similar words
than since whilst rather though because meanwhile while that considering
Often followed by
the in a it others those for they if he
Word family
whereases
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