whereas
/ˌweərˈæz/conjunction
उच्चारण वेअरैज़
जबकि (विरोध); चूँकि
Basic word
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used to compare or contrast two facts; (law) used at the beginning of a sentence in an official document to mean 'because of the fact that'
जबकि (विरोध); चूँकि
- Raj is shy, whereas his sister is talkative.
- Some students prefer to study at night, whereas others like the early morning.
- Rice is the main food in the south, whereas wheat is more common in the north.
+ 1 more example
- The first design was costly, whereas the second was cheap and simple.
?Which word?
Keep the contrast words: whereas, while, but, although, on the other hand, by contrast.
विरोध के शब्द याद रखिए: whereas, while, but, although, on the other hand, by contrast।
§Grammar and usage
Whereas is used to show a strong contrast between two facts ('Some students learn quickly, whereas others need more practice'); it is usually preceded by a comma.
Whereas दो तथ्यों के बीच प्रबल विरोध दिखाने के लिए प्रयुक्त होता है ('Some students learn quickly, whereas others need more practice'); इससे पहले प्रायः comma आता है।
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General knowledge
Law: official resolutions often begin with 'Whereas' clauses giving reasons.
कानून में आधिकारिक प्रस्ताव प्रायः कारण देने वाले 'Whereas' उपवाक्यों से शुरू होते हैं।