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whereas

conjunction

/wɛərˈæz/

Meaning

used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts

She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.

while, although, but, though

similarly, likewise

whereas clause, whereas statement, tea whereas coffee

used to introduce a fact that makes the main statement of the sentence seem surprising or unexpected

used to introduce a phrase or clause contrasting with what has already been mentioned

used to introduce a negative clause after a negative statement

used to introduce the second element in a comparison

for the reason that; since

used to express a doubt or choice between alternatives