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whereas vs , whereas

Both 'whereas' and ', whereas' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Whereas' is used as a conjunction to introduce a contrasting statement or idea, while ', whereas' is used to introduce a contrasting clause within a sentence.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 1129 views

whereas

This is correct. 'Whereas' is used as a conjunction to introduce a contrasting statement or idea.

Use 'whereas' to introduce a contrasting statement or idea, often at the beginning of a sentence.

Examples:

She enjoys reading, whereas her brother prefers watching TV.
I like coffee, whereas my sister prefers tea.

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Higher temperatures reduce density, whereas cooling increases it.
Cell arrangement Eukaryotes are often multicellular whereas prokaryotes are unicellular.
You don't enjoy public speaking, whereas I do.
You know, whereas film's...
Individuals can have experiences, whereas ecosystems and biocenoses cannot.
Oil is an exhaustible resource whereas fauna and flora are inexhaustible resources.
Deoxyhemoglobin can be detected by MRI, whereas oxyhemoglobin can't.
You make faces whereas I will suffer here like a dog.
Death is so final, whereas life...
Depressing is a matter of personal taste, whereas sad is universal.
I kind of enjoy these all-nighters, whereas some choose to complain about it.
You said that Wiccans were good whereas the victim was bad.
The seamstress was not losing much, whereas you...
And fat has nine calories per gram, whereas protein and carbs only have four.
They got years to eat sugar, whereas you and I...
Exactly... whereas you could be out on the front lines.
They deal with realities, whereas this was a fantasy.
I believe that whereas most people have two...
I believe that whereas most people...
Yes, whereas poltergeist activity is the actions of a mischievous or malevolent earthbound spirit.

Alternatives:

, while
, but
, however
on the other hand
in contrast

, whereas

This is correct. ', whereas' is used to introduce a contrasting clause within a sentence.

Use ', whereas' to introduce a contrasting clause within a sentence, separating the contrasting idea from the main clause.

Examples:

She enjoys reading books, whereas her brother prefers watching movies.
I like coffee, whereas my sister prefers tea.

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see definition of whereas. Font size. X. Aa. Aa. Aa. Aa. Aa. show. all, conjunction. conj when in fact; conj inasmuch as. prev next. because. Ad. Relevance.
Examples of WHEREAS. <whereas you chose to participate in this stupid prank, you will be held responsible as well>; <whereas there are many good reasons ...
One arrived promptly, whereas the others hung back. 2. it being the case that, or considering that (used especially in formal preambles). noun, plural whereases.
(coordinating) but on the other hand: I like to go swimming whereas Sheila likes to sail. sentence connector. 2. (in formal documents to begin sentences) it being ...

Alternatives:

while
but
however
on the other hand
in contrast

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