Definition of Whereas

in contrast with

Examples of Whereas in a sentence

You tend to take everything far too seriously, whereas I apparently don’t take things serious enough.  🔊

Our country prefers the system of democracy, whereas our enemies prefer communism, pitting us at odds with one another.  🔊

I am the most amicable member of my family, whereas my twin brother is regarded as cold and unapproachable.  🔊

A small rock weighs only a little bit, whereas a large boulder weighs a great deal and cannot be moved as easily.  🔊

Summer is extremely warm whereas winter is very cold, and the other months are somewhere in-between.  🔊

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