You use whereas to introduce a comment which contrasts with what is said in the main clause.
Pensions are linked to inflation, whereas they should be linked to the cost of living.
Whereas the population of working age increased by 1 million between 1981 and 1986,today it is barely growing.
whereas in British English
(wɛərˈæz)
conjunction
1. (coordinating)
but on the other hand
I like to go swimming whereas Sheila likes to sail
sentence connector
2.
(in formal documents to begin sentences) it being the case that; since
whereas in American English
(hwɛrˈæz; wɛrˈæz)
conjunction
1.
it being the case that; in view of the fact that
used in the preamble to a formal document
whereas the following incidents have occurred
2.
while on the contrary; but on the other hand
she is careful, whereas he takes risks
nounWord forms: pluralwhereˈases
3.
a statement beginning with “whereas”
Examples of 'whereas' in a sentence
whereas
Whereas now it's got you in it.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Whereas in fact, they were talking about a bit of light sleet.
The Sun (2017)
It is a long time since England lost, there is now a flow whereas once there was a hoping against hope.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Whereas today there is no agenda other than to maximise our pleasure through our consumption habits and practices.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It was inspired by working with a lot of different artists whereas in the past there was no one significant.
The Sun (2012)
Canadians carry their keys loose in their pockets whereas British people use key chains.
The Sun (2012)
Some drip, some trickle or dribble whereas some sound like a natural brook.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Whereas previously there had been a limit of 33 per cent of earnings.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The person earning that little bit more may afford these things, whereas their neighbour goes without.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He could look ungainly, whereas now he is a big and fit bloke.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Whereas today they accept it and there's no problem.
The Sun (2011)
He was always on the move, whereas my mother liked to be in the same place.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Whereas today he admits that stonking great intercontinental fame hasn't been all that bad.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
In Valladolid they ended up with a sixth of the property sold whereas previously they had owned none.
Shubert, Adrian A Social History of Modern Spain (1991)
Whereas in the past most of the perpetrators were companies, today the bulk of the money is lost through individuals.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Whereas if you go to a smaller firm without the experience, it is going to take them a lot longer.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Changes typically have involved staff working three weeks on and three off, whereas previously there had been shorter periods offshore.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This is because men look to clothes for reassurance and normality, whereas women usethem to cut loose and take risks.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Now people are seeing me play a lot more whereas in the past they'd make a judgment without having seen me.
The Sun (2006)
Songbird numbers have actually crashed by more than 60 per cent whereas numbers of virtually all their bird and animal predators have more than doubled.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
When we were both swimming it got quite difficult because we were spending almost too much time together, whereas now we have things to share.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It will be made more visible to tourists, whereas it used to be quite low-key.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
She thinks you have to just roll over and let it pass you by, whereas he's going to fight them.
The Sun (2015)
In other languages
whereas
British English: whereas CONJUNCTION
You use whereas to introduce a comment which contrasts with what is said in the main clause.
Pensions are linked to inflation, whereas they should be linked to the cost of living.