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#2 (permalink) Mon Dec 26, 2005 2:25 am Whereas? |
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. Here, whereas = while; when in fact; while on the contrary; the case being in truth that; although; -- implying opposition to something that precedes; or implying recognition of facts, sometimes followed by a different statement, and sometimes by inferences or something consequent. (to quote Webster's 1913 edition-- it is a word not used much now, except in formal documents) . _________________ Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's |
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#3 (permalink) Tue Dec 27, 2005 10:58 am Whereas? |
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| So although his mother joined in the family business, other women were actually dropping out from the business world. Is that what it means? :roll: |
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#4 (permalink) Tue Dec 27, 2005 11:08 am Whereas |
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Hi cooliegirly,
Exactly. Whereas is quite a literary word although it is used in formal speech also and simply means although especially when you want to make a contrast stronger. Look at this: Whereas most people start their working day around 8 or 9 in the morning, people delivering the post have to start at 3 or 4 in the morning.
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| While vs whilst | Should have + third form / shoulded |