Whereas: meaning, definitions and examples

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whereas

 

[ หŒwษ›ษ™rหˆรฆz ]

Conjunction
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Conjunction

used to make a contrast between two things

Whereas is used to introduce a statement that contrasts with the previous statement or situation. It is often used in legal or formal documents to show a difference in opinion or action.

Synonyms

but, while, whilst

Examples of usage

  • John prefers tea, whereas Mary prefers coffee.
  • His first book was very successful, whereas his second book was a complete failure.
Context #2 | Conjunction

used to introduce a new point

Whereas can also be used to introduce a new point or topic of discussion. It is often used in academic or formal writing to transition between different ideas.

Synonyms

on the other hand, while

Examples of usage

  • Whereas the first chapter focuses on the history of the company, the second chapter delves into its current financial situation.
  • The study found that, whereas men tend to excel in physical tasks, women are often better at multitasking.

Translations

Translations of the word "whereas" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น enquanto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฌเค•เคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wรคhrend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sedangkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะพะดั– ัะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podczas gdy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไธ€ๆ–นใง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tandis que

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mientras que

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iken

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜๋ฉด์—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠ ุญูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zatรญmco

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kรฝm

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่€Œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ medtem ko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meรฐan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒจแƒ˜แƒœ แƒ แƒแƒชแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ halbuki

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mientras que

Etymology

The word whereas originated from Middle English, where it was a combination of 'where' and 'as'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. Over time, its usage has evolved to serve as a contrast marker in various contexts, including legal, formal, and academic settings.

See also: anywhere, everywhere, nowhere, somewhere, where, wherever.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,608, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.