Wordiyowhereas
🇬🇧 UK/hwєәr'æz/🇺🇸 US
NGSL 2kIELTSTOEFLB2
Definitions
conj.
In contrast to the fact that; while on the contrary; given that (used in legal documents).
然而，但是；鉴于（用于法律文件）
n.
A clause in a legal document beginning with 'whereas'.
（法律文件中的）鉴于条款
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishwhereother
+
asother
=whereas
Example Sentences
- 1.
Whereas the old system was slow, the new system works very efficiently.
- 2.
Whereas some people love winter, others prefer the warmth of summer.
- 3.
Whereas John is outgoing and social, his brother is quiet and reserved.