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whereas

The correct spelling is whereas.

How to pronounce whereas

/weəɹˈæz/
noun

IPA: /weəɹˈæz/

Say it like: Wer-ees

The correct spelling is whereas. A clause, as in legal documents, stating whereas. For example: "He came first in the race, whereas his brother came last."

Usage Examples

He came first in the race, whereas his brother came last.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A clause, as in legal documents, stating whereas.

adverb

  1. 1.Where (that).

conjunction

  1. 1.In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.
  2. 2.It being the fact that; inasmuch as. (Often used in recitals)

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