Whereas
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /weəɹˈæz/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Whereas is an adverb meaning In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.
Meaning
In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.
More Meanings
- A clause, as in legal documents, stating whereas.
- (obsolete) Where (that).
- (chiefly law) It being the fact that; inasmuch as. (Often used to begin recitals; sometimes emboldened or emphasized as a signifier.)
Example Sentences
It had a page or so of whereases.
He came first in the race, whereas his brother came last.
And home she came, whereas her mother blynd / Sate in eternall night […]
[…]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.
Word Forms
- whereases
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include than, since, whilst, rather, though, because.
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