Wherever vs. Whereas — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Wherever and Whereas
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Wherever
In or to whatever place (emphasizing a lack of restriction)
Meet me wherever you like
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Whereas
It being the fact that; inasmuch as.
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Wherever
Used for emphasis instead of ‘where’ in questions, typically expressing surprise or confusion
Wherever can he have gone to?
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Whereas
While at the same time.
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Wherever
In every case when
Use wholegrain breakfast cereals wherever possible
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Whereas
While on the contrary.
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Wherever
In or to whatever place
Used red pencil wherever needed.
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Whereas
An introductory statement to a formal document; a preamble.
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Wherever
Where
Wherever have you been so long? See Usage Note at whatever.
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Whereas
A conditional statement.
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Wherever
In or to whichever place or situation
He seems to make enemies wherever he goes.
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Whereas
(obsolete) Where (that).
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Wherever
(interrogative) Where ever; an emphatic form of where.
Wherever have you been all my life?
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Whereas
In contrast; whilst on the contrary; although.
He came first in the race, whereas his brother came last.
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Wherever
(informal) In, at or to any place that one likes or chooses.
I don't care what you do with it; just put it wherever.
Where do you want to have lunch? — Wherever; I don't mind.
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Whereas
It being the fact that; inasmuch as. (Often used to begin recitals; sometimes emboldened or emphasized as a signifier.)
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Wherever
(fused relative) The place (no matter where) in, at or to which.
He's back from wherever he's been hiding.
Go home to wherever you belong.
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Whereas
A clause, as in legal documents, stating whereas.
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Wherever
Regardless of the place in, at or to which.
Wherever you go, I'll find you.
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Whereas
At which place; where.
At last they came whereas that lady bode.
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Wherever
In, at or to any place (that); anywhere.
You can sit wherever you like.
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Whereas
Considering that; it being the case that; since; - used to introduce a preamble which is the basis of declarations, affirmations, commands, requests, or like, that follow.
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Wherever
In, at or to all places or situations (that); everywhere.
Add quotations wherever they are needed.
I see mistakes wherever I look.
Our charity has limited funds, but we help wherever we can.
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Whereas
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.
Are not those found to be the greatest zealots who are most notoriously ignorant? whereas true zeal should always begin with true knowledge.
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Wherever
Used to show that one does not know where someone or something is located.
She lives in Puddletown, wherever that is.
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Wherever
At or in whatever place; wheresoever.
He can not but love virtue wherever it is.
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Wherever
In or at or to what place;
I know where he is
Use it wherever necessary
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