whereas

The word “whereas” has 2 syllables: where-as

It's pronounced as /wɛrˈæz/


What is synonym and antonym for whereas?

In the thesaurus, “whereas” has 21 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for whereas along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for whereas

  • albeit
  • altho
  • although
  • as
  • as long as
  • because
  • but
  • considering
  • for
  • howbeit
  • if
  • inasmuch as
  • much as
  • notwithstanding
  • now
  • seeing
  • since
  • though
  • when
  • while
  • whilst

Meanings of whereas

  • noun
    1. A clause, as in legal documents, stating whereas.
  • adverb
    1. Where (that).
  • conjunction
    1. In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.
    2. It being the fact that; inasmuch as. (Often used in recitals).

Example Sentences

  • She prefers tea, whereas he always drinks coffee.
  • The old system was slow, whereas the new one is much faster.
  • Some students enjoy group work, whereas others prefer working alone.
  • He is very outgoing, whereas his sister is quite shy.
  • Whereas the first proposal was rejected, the second one was approved.

On this page you'll find 21 synonyms or another words to whereas, such as: albeit, altho, although, as, as long as, because, but.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

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  • although
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  • as soon as
  • but
  • howbeit
  • if
  • immediately
  • instantly
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  • notwithstanding
  • once
  • so long as
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as is

  • albeit
  • altho
  • although
  • as if
  • as long as
  • as though
  • because
  • but
  • considering
  • for
  • howbeit
  • if
  • inasmuch as
  • like
  • much as
  • notwithstanding
  • now
  • seeing
  • since
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  • while
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