whereas
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/weəɹˈæz/
English
Definitions
noun
- A clause, as in legal documents, stating whereas.
adverb
- Where (that).
conjunction
- In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.“He came first in the race, whereas his brother came last.”
- It being the fact that; inasmuch as. (Often used in recitals)
Related words
Synonyms
thansincewhilstratherthoughbecausemeanwhilewhilethatconsideringmindfulwhoacknowledgingwithbutrecital