while vs. whereas

[Fractal]

hey

can anybody explain the difference between "while" and "whereas" in detail?

thx a lot

[GmatKiss]

hey

can anybody explain the difference between "while" and "whereas" in detail?

thx a lot

Hi,

As far as i know while is used for time reference and whereas is used for clarification.
Eg:
while: While i was in the hospital, my brother was enjoying in the club. (Specific period)
whereas : Travelling by flight is cheaper whereas, travelling by train is safer (Clarity)

Regards,
GK

[Abhishek009]

Gmat kiss has given a good explanation here is what I feel :


While can be used to describe about a period of time ...

Whereas can be used to describe situations which are contradictory in nature / in case of a conditional statement.

[mundasingh123]

hey

can anybody explain the difference between "while" and "whereas" in detail?

thx a lot

Hi,

As far as i know while is used for time reference and whereas is used for clarification.
Eg:
while: While i was in the hospital, my brother was enjoying in the club. (Specific period)
whereas : Travelling by flight is cheaper whereas, travelling by train is safer (Clarity)

Regards,
GK

Is whereas a sub conjunction like while , although or a coordinating cunjunction like and

[force5]

"whereas" is a subordinate conjunction and hence introduces a subordinate clause.

[Jim@Grockit]

The only coordinating conjunctions are for, and, nor, but, or, yet, and so.