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whereas (웨어-애즈 (강세: 애즈))in contrast or comparison with the fact that

Part of speech: CONJUNCTION

Definition: in contrast or comparison with the fact that

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌwɛrˈæz/

Korean meaning: ~인 반면에, ~에 비해

Korean pronunciation: 웨어-애즈 (강세: 애즈)

Example Sentences

  • My brother studies all night, whereas I prefer to sleep and wing it on exams.
  • Cats are independent creatures, whereas dogs follow their owners everywhere like furry stalkers.
  • She loves horror movies, whereas her boyfriend hides behind a pillow during Disney films.

whereas

CONJUNCTION

//ˌwɛrˈæz//

in contrast or comparison with the fact that

whereas concept
💡 Concept

Used to contrast one statement with another

whereas rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Whereas years have passed, tears hold memories that last.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌwɛrˈæz/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌwɛərˈæz/

🌳Etymology

Rootwhere
Suffix-as

Origin

From Middle English 'whereas,' combining 'where' (from Old English 'hwær,' meaning 'at what place') with the archaic conjunction 'as,' ultimately derived from Proto-Germanic roots.

🎵Rhyme

appearsyearsfearstears
appears
years
fears
tears

🔗Collocations

whereas in contrast
whereas clause
whereas previously
whereas now
whereas others
whereas some

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My brother studies all night, whereas I prefer to sleep and wing it on exams.

😄 Fun example

Cats are independent creatures, whereas dogs follow their owners everywhere like furry stalkers.

😄 Fun example

She loves horror movies, whereas her boyfriend hides behind a pillow during Disney films.

The new policy will benefit students, whereas teachers may face additional workload.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

whilealthoughthoughon the other handin contrast

Antonyms

similarlylikewiseequally

Related

howeverneverthelessconverselymeanwhilecomparison

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