Meaning Of The Word Whereas

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Whereas Meaning

Whereas Definition
Whereas Definition

What's The Definition Of Whereas?

whereas
conjunction: You use whereas to introduce a comment which contrasts with what is said in the main clause.

whereas in American English
it being the case that; in view of the fact that
conjunction: while on the contrary
noun: a qualifying or introductory statement, esp. one having “whereas” as the first word

whereas in British English
conjunction: but on the other hand
sentence connector: (in formal documents to begin sentences) it being the case that; since

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