Whereas - definition, pronunciation, transcription
Amer.
|ˌwerˈæz|
Brit.
|weərˈæz|
adverb
- (obsolete) Where (that).
conjunction
- In contrast; whilst on the contrary.
He came first in the race whereas his brother came last.
- It being the fact that; inasmuch asnoun
- A clause, as in legal documents, stating whereas.
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...whereas you chose to participate in this stupid prank, you will be held responsible as well...
...whereas there are many good reasons to switch to Plan B, we must stick with Plan A as long as it is feasible...
Whereas he had received a very handsome fortune with his wife, he had now spent every penny of it.
The old system was fairly complicated whereas the new system is really very simple.
Whereas the city spent over $1 billion on its museums and stadium, it failed to look after its schools.
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