Whereas

noun

/weəɹˈæz/

Word Frequency: 13.2

Definitions

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

2.adverbWhere (that).

3.conjunctionIn contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.

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

4.conjunctionIt being the fact that; inasmuch as. (Often used in recitals)

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