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What (who) is Whereas - definition


whereas         
conj.
1.
Since, considering that, it being the case that.
2.
When in fact, while on the contrary.
Whereas         
·adv At which place; where.
II. Whereas ·conj Considering that; it being the case that; since;
- used to introduce a preamble which is the basis of declarations, affirmations, commands, requests, or like, that follow.
III. Whereas ·conj When in fact; while on the contrary; the case being in truth that; although;
- implying opposition to something that precedes; or implying recognition of facts, sometimes followed by a different statement, and sometimes by inferences or something consequent.
whereas         
Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English.
You use whereas to introduce a comment which contrasts with what is said in the main clause.
Pensions are linked to inflation, whereas they should be linked to the cost of living...
= while
CONJ
Examples of use of Whereas
1. Three sectors witnessed gains, whereas two declined.
2. Two sectors witnessed gains, whereas three declined.
3. More notoriety was something he welcomed, whereas I don‘t.
4. He had set shifts, whereas I worked long, unpredictable hours.
5. Whereas Laura declared: "The game is on," said Laura.