Sign inWhere vs. Whereas
'Where' and 'whereas' are different words but they might confuse learners. In this lesson, we will learn more about these conjunctions.
What Is Their Main Difference?
The main difference between 'where' and 'whereas' is that 'where' functions as an interrogative adverb, relative adverb, and conjunction while 'whereas' only functions as a conjunction.
Meaning
'Where' and 'whereas,' despite looking similar, are different in meaning.
- 'Where' is used to refer to location and presence.
This city is
- 'Whereas' is used to express contrast. We use it to show the meaning 'but.'
She looks young
I work quickly
Parts of Speech
As mentioned earlier, 'where' has multiple functions. 'Where' can be used as an interrogative adverb, relative adverb, or conjunction. 'Whereas,' however, is used only as a conjunction.
My husband loved Basketball
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