English Dictionary

whereas

/weəɹˈæz/

conj

In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although. / (chiefly law) It being the fact that; inasmuch as. (Often used to begin recitals; sometimes emboldened or emphasized as a signifier.)

I love swimming, whereas my sister prefers hiking.

意味（1）

In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.

He came first in the race, whereas his brother came last.

意味（2）

(chiefly law) It being the fact that; inasmuch as. (Often used to begin recitals; sometimes emboldened or emphasized as a signifier.)

And Whereas it hath pleased the Great Governor of the World to incline the hearts of the legislatures we respectively represent in Congress, to approve of, and to authorize us to ratify the said Articles of Confederation and perpetual Union.