AWL Sublist 5 · Academic Word

whereas

/werˈæz/ Syllables: where·as

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Used to contrast two facts; while on the contrary; given that.

Synonyms

while although considering that

Antonyms

None available

Translations

whereas in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

بينما، في حين أن

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

كلمة تستخدم لمقارنة فكرتين مختلفتين أو متناقضتين.

Easy Explanation

Whereas introduces a contrast between two facts in formal writing. Legal documents and research papers use whereas to compare differing conditions.

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Memory TipWhere plus as — setting one situation against another in contrast.

Contextual Examples

Whereas the control group improved slightly, the treatment group showed substantial gains on post-tests.

The agreement states that whereas Party A supplies data, Party B provides secure storage infrastructure.

Whereas earlier studies relied on surveys, this project combines interviews with administrative records analysis.

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