whereas

[hwair-, wair-az]

conjunction

1. while on the contrary.

   One arrived promptly, whereas the others hung back.

2. it being the case that, or considering that (used especially in formal preambles).

noun

plural

whereases 

1. a qualifying or introductory statement, especially one having “whereas” as the first word.

   to read the whereases in the will.

whereas

/ wɛərˈæz /

conjunction

1. (coordinating) but on the other hand

   I like to go swimming whereas Sheila likes to sail

1. (in formal documents to begin sentences) it being the case that; since

Word History and Origins

Origin of whereas¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English wheras; equivalent to where + as ¹

Example Sentences

Chang described his former neighbor as soft-spoken and introverted, and said he remembered Rinderknecht because he had a distinct numerical entry door lock, whereas nearly every other unit had a keyed lock system.

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In an interview with journalist Pedro Bial, a late-night Brazilian talk show, Liniker explains that, whereas “Indigo” had focused on her self-discovery, “Caju” tells a more narrative-driven story, unfolding a 24-hour lover’s chase from Japan to Brazil.

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Crash Love’ was such a fun record to make, whereas ‘Decemberunderground’ wasn’t.

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That was a major summertime theatrical release, whereas “Peacemaker” is still being discovered by the broader public.

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While only 11% of employee-coverage households earning $64,300 or less receive tax exclusions, nearly one-third of those earning over $225,000 do, whereas two-thirds of ACA subsidy recipients earn less than $96,450.

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