Sekirov Dictionary

whereas

UK /wɛəɹˈaz/US /(h)wɛɹˈæz/

conjunction 2
adverb 1
noun 1
forms 1

conjunction2

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in contrast, used like "while" to compare two facts and show how they are different
- He came first in the race, whereas his brother came last.
It being the fact that; inasmuch as. (Often used to begin recitals; sometimes emboldened or emphasized as a signifier.)

adverb1

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(no longer used) Where (that).
- And home she came, whereas her mother blynd / Sate in eternall night […] — 1590

noun1

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A clause, as in legal documents, stating whereas.
- […]the promise is stated after a whereas, though the promise is the very gist of the action, yet, such a count so framed, will be held good on demurrer. — 1883

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whereases

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