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Fact Conjunction ˌweərˈæz ˌwerˈæz Studies Show Positive Results

Word3 whereas
WordType (conjunction)
Phonetic /ˌweərˈæz/ /ˌwerˈæz/
Example
  • some of the studies show positive results, whereas others do not.
  • we thought she was arrogant, whereas in fact she was just very shy.
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whereas

(conjunction)/ˌweərˈæz/ /ˌwerˈæz/
  1. used to compare or contrast two facts
    • Some of the studies show positive results, whereas others do not.
    • We thought she was arrogant, whereas in fact she was just very shy.
  2. used at the beginning of a sentence in an official document to mean ‘because of the fact that…’
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