whereas

CEFRB2

/weəɹˈæz/

conjunction · adverb · noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    conjunction

    Used to compare two facts that are different.

  2. 02

    conjunction

    Extra detail

    In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.

Examples

  • I am poor, whereas my brothers are very rich.

  • In a town you may pass unnoticed, whereas in a village it's impossible.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
3
Citations
5

Also pronounced

  • /(h)wɛɹˈæz/
  • /wɛː(ɹ)ˈaz/

Deep Dive

conjunction

Extra meaning

  1. It being the fact that; inasmuch as. (Often used to begin recitals; sometimes emboldened or emphasized as a signifier.)

adverb

Extra meaning

  1. Where (that).

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A clause, as in legal documents, stating whereas.

More examples

In context

  • Working part-time at a supermarket, I found that some customers were polite whereas others weren't.

  • He came first in the race, whereas his brother came last.

  • And home she came, whereas her mother blynd / Sate in eternall night […]

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Origin

conjunction

From where + as (“that”); first attested in the meaning of "where" in the 14th century. Compare thereas.