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whereas

[hwair-, wair-az] / ʰwɛər-, wɛərˈæz /


CONJUNCTION
when in fact
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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There was no difference in effectiveness between neutral and affirming debunkbots, whereas when the debunkbot was condescending, it was somewhat less effective at reducing conspiracy beliefs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

I saw that the new game is set in Vice City, based loosely on Miami, whereas back in my GTA III days, Liberty City was more like New York.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

In Greater London it is 28 Celsius whereas in Northern Ireland it is 25 Celsius.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“The conducting was very metronomic, whereas modern conducting is so much about expression and signing to the orchestra how you want it to feel,” Bettany says.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Razi knew they had the benefit of knowing the land, whereas Marco was a complete stranger.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook




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