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whereas

Pronunciation: /wɛːrˈaz/
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Definition of whereas

conjunction

  • in contrast or comparison with the fact that:you treat the matter lightly, whereas I myself was never more serious
  • (especially in legal preambles) taking into consideration the fact that.

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Spell whereas with an e before the a; it is made up of the words where and as.

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Definition of whereas in the US English dictionary