whereas
Pronunciation: [ˈwɛrˌæz]
Word
Context: "contrast"
(conjunction) to show a difference between two things. It's like saying 'on one hand this is true, but on the other hand this is true.' You use it when you want to compare two ideas that are not the same.
Example
She loves swimming, whereas her brother prefers playing soccer.
Example
He enjoys reading, whereas he does not like writing at all.
Example
Can you tell me how the weather is today, whereas yesterday it was sunny?
Context: "comparison"
(conjunction) to explain how two things are different from each other or to provide added information about something. This helps us understand how two ideas relate to each other better.
Example
This book is very interesting, whereas the last one was boring.
Example
She completed her project on time, whereas her teammates did not finish.
Example
What are the differences in your diet, whereas mine is mostly vegetarian?
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