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

When asked to identify the trade-offs their clients would make to stretch their savings in retirement, financial professionals indicate that 34% of them are willing to reduce or stop providing financial support to adult family members whereas just 15% of consumers indicate they would do so.

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They carry a much greater mental burden, he says, whereas the rich can afford to pay more if it means protecting their time and energy.

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“Recovery foam rollers, ice baths…he’s pretty diligent, whereas an 18-year-old to 22-year-old might not be doing much.”

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There’s a reason why Mills even needs to make a pitch to primary voters, though—and why that pitch needs to warn against risk—whereas a Democratic recruit like her prior to 2024 could have jumped straight to the general election.

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—In Asia, stocks were mixed as Japan’s Nikkei 225 index gained 1.3%, whereas Hong Kong’s Hang Seng declined 0.1%.

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