whereas
gb/wɛɹˈæz/ us/wɛɹˈæz/
B1
Anh
~ 1600
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
conjunction
formal
B1
relation
1
Used to contrast two facts
Used to show a difference between two things or facts.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[clause] whereas [clause]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'whereas' with 'because'. 'Whereas' shows contrast, not cause.
Từ đồng nghĩa
while (Less formal; more common in everyday speech when showing contrast.)
|
although (Can introduce contrast, but often emphasizes concession rather than simple difference.)
Từ trái nghĩa
because (Introduces a reason instead of a contrast.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
whereas in fact
|whereas others
|whereas before
Chủ đề
writing
|law
|logic
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
- She enjoys outdoor activities, whereas he prefers staying indoors.
- Whereas the old policy was strict, the new one is more flexible.
- The south of the country is hot and dry, whereas the north is cool and wet.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I like coffee, whereas my friend likes tea.
- He is tall, whereas his brother is short.
- The first movie was exciting, whereas the second was boring.
conjunction
formal
C1
relation
2
Intro to statement in formal docs
In legal or formal writing, used to give facts before the main point.
Mẫu sử dụng:
Whereas [clause], [main clause]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may overuse this in casual speech; it is mainly for formal writing.
Từ đồng nghĩa
given that (Can introduce background facts but is less formal and not typical in legal drafting.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
whereas the parties agree
|whereas it is deemed
Chủ đề
law
|government
|communication
Ví dụ
- Whereas the tenant has paid the rent on time, the landlord agrees to renew the lease.
- Whereas the committee has reviewed the proposal, it now recommends approval.
- Whereas it is necessary to protect public health, new regulations are hereby enacted.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Whereas John worked for the company for ten years, he will get a bonus.
- Whereas the law requires it, the company must provide safety equipment.
- Whereas the school has more funds, it will buy new computers.
Ngữ pháp
Cách diễn đạt
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.
Ví dụ
- The contract begins with a whereas clause outlining the agreement's background.
- Each whereas clause explains a fact before the main terms are listed.