whereas
gb/wɛɹˈæz/ us/wɛɹˈæz/
B1
Inglês
~ 1600
míg, tekintettel arra, hogy
B1
FORMAL
1
míg
A2
Padrão de uso:
[clause] whereas [clause]
She enjoys outdoor activities, whereas he prefers staying indoors.
Az egyikük szereti a szabadtéri programokat, míg a másik inkább bent marad.
Whereas the old policy was strict, the new one is more flexible.
Míg a régi szabályzat szigorú volt, az új rugalmasabb.
The south of the country is hot and dry, whereas the north is cool and wet.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I like coffee, whereas my friend likes tea.
Én a kávét szeretem, míg a barátom a teát.
He is tall, whereas his brother is short.
Ő magas, míg a testvére alacsony.
The first movie was exciting, whereas the second was boring.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'whereas' with 'because'. 'Whereas' shows contrast, not cause.
Significado
Used to contrast two facts
Colocações
whereas in fact
|whereas others
|whereas before
Sinónimos
while (Less formal; more common in everyday speech when showing contrast.)
|
although (Can introduce contrast, but often emphasizes concession rather than simple difference.)
Antónimos
because (Introduces a reason instead of a contrast.)
Temas
writing
|law
|logic
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
Used to show a difference between two things or facts.
Used to introduce a statement that contrasts with or seems to contradict something just mentioned.
C1
FORMAL
2
Padrão de uso:
Whereas [clause], [main clause]
Whereas the tenant has paid the rent on time, the landlord agrees to renew the lease.
Tekintettel arra, hogy a bérlő időben megfizette a bérleti díjat, a bérbeadó beleegyezik a bérleti szerződés meghosszabbításába.
Whereas the committee has reviewed the proposal, it now recommends approval.
Tekintettel arra, hogy a bizottság megvizsgálta a javaslatot, most annak jóváhagyását javasolja.
Whereas it is necessary to protect public health, new regulations are hereby enacted.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Whereas John worked for the company for ten years, he will get a bonus.
Tekintettel arra, hogy John tíz évig dolgozott a vállalatnál, bónuszt fog kapni.
Whereas the law requires it, the company must provide safety equipment.
Tekintettel arra, hogy a törvény ezt előírja, a vállalatnak biztonsági felszerelést kell biztosítania.
Whereas the school has more funds, it will buy new computers.
Erro comum:
Learners may overuse this in casual speech; it is mainly for formal writing.
Significado
Intro to statement in formal docs
Colocações
whereas the parties agree
|whereas it is deemed
Sinónimos
given that (Can introduce background facts but is less formal and not typical in legal drafting.)
Temas
law
|government
|communication
Definição
In legal or formal writing, used to give facts before the main point.
Used at the beginning of clauses in formal or legal documents to introduce background facts before the main statement.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
whereas
IPA
GB/wɛɹˈæz/
US/wɛɹˈæz/
Sílabas e acento
where - as (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (as)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: whereas
- Plural: whereases
Família de palavras
Expressões
whereas clause
1/wɛɹˈæz klˈɔz/
fixed phrase
formal
'Whereas' section in legal docs
A part of a legal or formal document that starts with 'whereas' and gives background information.
Exemplos
- The contract begins with a whereas clause outlining the agreement's background.
- Each whereas clause explains a fact before the main terms are listed.