- whereas *** where·as conj
- [wɛər'æz]
(while on the other hand) mentre, Law considerato che
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Whereas — Where*as , conj. [1913 Webster] 1. Considering that; it being the case that; since; used to introduce a preamble which is the basis of declarations, affirmations, commands, requests, or like, that follow. [1913 Webster] 2. When in fact; while on… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
where — [[t](h)we͟ə(r)[/t]] ♦ (Usually pronounced [[t](h)weə(r)[/t]] for meanings 2 and 3.) 1) QUEST You use where to ask questions about the place something is in, or is coming from or going to. Where did you meet him?... Where s Anna?... Where are we… … English dictionary
whereas — where•as [[t](h)wɛərˈæz, wɛər [/t]] conj. n. pl. where•as•es 1) while on the contrary: One came forward immediately, whereas the others hung back[/ex] 2) it being the case that, or considering that (used esp. in formal preambles) 3) a qualifying… … From formal English to slang
where|as — «hwair AZ», conjunction, noun, plural as|es. –conj. 1. on the contrary; but; while: »Some children like school, whereas others do not. 2. considering that; since (now only introducing a preamble or recital in a legal or other for … Useful english dictionary
where — [hwer, wer] adv. [ME wher < OE hwær, akin to Ger wo & to war in warum: for IE base see WHAT] 1. in or at what place? [where is the car?] 2. to or toward what place or point? [where did he go?] 3. in what situation or position [where will we be … English World dictionary
whereas — where|as W2S2 [weərˈæz US wer ] conj 1.) formal used to say that although something is true of one thing, it is not true of another ▪ The old system was fairly complicated whereas the new system is really very simple. ▪ Whereas the city spent… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Where — Where, conj. Whereas. [1913 Webster] And flight and die is death destroying death; Where fearing dying pays death servile breath. Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
whereas — /hwair az , wair /, conj., n., pl. whereases. conj. 1. while on the contrary: One arrived promptly, whereas the others hung back. 2. it being the case that, or considering that (used esp. in formal preambles). n. 3. a qualifying or introductory… … Universalium
where·as — /weɚˈæz/ conj 1 used to make a statement that describes how two people, groups, etc., are different Some of these species have flourished, whereas others have struggled. Whereas many people have supported the proposal, others have opposed it very … Useful english dictionary
whereas — where·as || hwer æz /weÉ™r adv. where; whereat n. conditional statement; preamble (used in formal documents) conj. since, inasmuch as; this being the case; but; while, while on the contrary; for the reason that; although … English contemporary dictionary
Indian English — is an umbrella term used to describe dialects of the English language spoken primarily in the Republic of India. As a result of British colonial rule until Indian independence in 1947, English remains an official language of India and continues… … Wikipedia
