whereas
/(h)wɛɹˈæz/
conjunctionnoun
In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.
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Conjunction 2 meanings
In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.
“He came first in the race, whereas his brother came last.”
It being the fact that; inasmuch as. (Often used to begin recitals; sometimes emboldened or emphasized as a signifier.)
Noun 1 meaning
A clause, as in legal documents, stating whereas.
Where it comes from
Etymology
From where + as (“that”); first attested in the meaning of "where" in the 14th century. Compare thereas.
WHEREAS at a glance
WHEREAS has 7 letters and scores 13 points in Scrabble (W 4 + H 4 + E 1 + R 1 + E 1 + A 1 + S 1) and 12 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #3,524 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with whereas
All rhymes- AREAS5
- IDEAS6
- OVERSEAS11
- SEAS4
- PEAS6
- PLEAS7
- GUINEAS8
- TEAS4
- PANCREAS12
- FLEAS8
- CHICKPEAS22
- LEAS4
One letter away
- WHEREAT13
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