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Usage of Whereas, While, Although

This document compares and contrasts the uses of the words "whereas", "while", and "although". Whereas introduces a contrasting dependent clause and can come before or after the main clause. While is used to signal a difference between two ideas that do not necessarily contradict each other and is preceded by a comma when following the main clause. Although introduces a surprising or unexpected clause that contrasts with but is less important than the main clause.

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Usage of Whereas, While, Although

This document compares and contrasts the uses of the words "whereas", "while", and "although". Whereas introduces a contrasting dependent clause and can come before or after the main clause. While is used to signal a difference between two ideas that do not necessarily contradict each other and is preceded by a comma when following the main clause. Although introduces a surprising or unexpected clause that contrasts with but is less important than the main clause.

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Whereas

It is used to contrast between extreme examples that represent almost polar opposites of
each other. It is preceded by a comma (when it comes after the main clause) because it
introduces a separate dependent clause.
Example: A square has four sides, whereas a triangle has three.
The clause with whereas can also come before the main clause.
Example: Whereas Sweden has very cold winters, UK winters are usually quite mild.
While
It is used to signal that two things differ (need not be opposites). That is, while is used to
balance two ideas that contrast with, but do not contradict, each other. When used after the
main clause, it must be preceded by a comma.
Example: The Blue Ridge Mountains are beautiful, while the Rockies are grand.
We use it, first and foremost, when we want to talk about things that happen
simultaneously. When used like this, while is not preceded by a comma.
Example: The patient took deep breaths while the doctor listened with a stethoscope.

Although
to express surprise to introduce a complete clause that both contrasts with a statement
made in the main clause, as well as makes the following statement seem surprising or
unexpected
Example: Although Swedish is one of Finland's two national languages, few Finns can
actually speak it well.
to admit a fact that should be considered less important than that stated in the main clause
Example: Although the results are encouraging, future research needs to be performed.

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