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

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.

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