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whereas

/ˈweə.ræz/

/ˈwɛr.æz/

whereasconjunction

/ˈweə.ræz/

/ˈwɛr.æz/

Translations

тогда как

She likes coffee, whereas he prefers tea.

Она любит кофе, тогда как он предпочитает чай.

Definitions

Used to introduce a contrast between two facts or ideas.

She loves classical music, whereas he prefers jazz.

Used to introduce a statement of reason, fact, or premise, especially in formal or legal contexts; considering that.

Whereas the tenant has failed to pay rent, the landlord is entitled to terminate the lease.

whereasnoun

whereases

/weəˈræz/

/werˈæz/

Rare, chiefly legal: a recital clause or preamble beginning with the word "whereas".

Definitions

A statement or clause, typically beginning with the word “whereas,” that explains the reasons or background in the preamble of a legal document.

The contract contains several whereas clauses outlining the purpose of the agreement.