American English

How to pronounce whereas

conjunctionB2Common word
wehrAAZ

/ˌwɛɹˈæz/

2 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

used to show a clear difference between two people, things, or facts

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Meanings & examples

conjunctionformal

used to show a clear difference between two people, things, or facts

Whereas Maria works from home, Luis works in an office.

The old plan was expensive, whereas the new plan is affordable.

Good to know

This word is more formal than “while” when you compare two different situations.

Common phrases & grammar

Whereas + subject + verb, subject + verb

Subject + verb, whereas + subject + verb