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conj

whereas

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conj
1
In contrast to the fact that; while on the other hand.
"She loves the city, whereas her husband prefers the countryside."
2
Given the fact that (used to open formal statements, especially in legal documents).
"Whereas both parties agree to the terms below, this contract is signed."

How to Use Whereas

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA formal way to draw a contrast between two facts.

When to use it

More formal than "while" or "but" — common in writing, contracts, and reports rather than casual speech.

Word Forms

whereases plural

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Etymology

From "where" plus "as," first used in the 14th century to mean roughly "where," later shifting to its contrastive sense.

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