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Whereas

usgb/ˌwerˈæz/Volume
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Contrast EmphasisPlay
Use 'whereas' to highlight strong differences between contrasting ideas or situations. SlideShe loves the city, whereas he prefers the solitude of the countryside.
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Balanced SentencesPlay
'Whereas' often connects balanced parts of a sentence, showing equal weight on both sides. SlideMaria plays guitar, whereas Elena plays the violin.