on the other hand

Examples

• All

• Natural disasters, on the other hand, have been more of a threat to southern farmers.

  Academic text (1990)

• In Europe, on the other hand, it was the subject of a fierce debate.

  Academic text (1999)

• And this one, on the other hand, is green.

• Purpose, on the other hand, is something you do.

• These guys, on the other hand, are not doing so good.

• Sleep, on the other hand, is very different.

• The Dead Sea, on the other hand, has no exit.

• The Italians, on the other hand, were much more cautious.

• Ecuadorean exports to European countries, on the other hand, have been generally stable or increasing.

  Academic text (1990)

• Jennifer, on the other hand, would steamroll over them with her energy and conviction.

  Fiction book (1992)

Synonyms

B

but

vson the other hand

∞ 1.0

Introducing a statement that contrasts with what came before

is a phrase used to introduce contrast rather than join clauses

H

however

vson the other hand

• Formal

∞ 2.6

Shows a contrast with what was said before

is more conversational and less formal in everyday speech

S

still

vson the other hand

∞ 1.0

Shows that something is true despite what was said before

is used to introduce an alternative rather than coexistence

Y

yet

vson the other hand

∞ 1.0

In spite of that

is a phrase that introduces a full contrasting statement instead

R

rather

vson the other hand

∞ 1.0

Instead of that, say or do something different

is used to present contrast more than offer a simple alternative

A

at the same time

vson the other hand

373 3.4

Shows a contrast with what was just said

is used to introduce a clearer opposing idea without softening

W

whereas

vson the other hand

• Formal

325 3.5

To show that two things are different

is more flexible, usable for general opposing comments beyond comparison

T

then again

vson the other hand

• Informal

300 3.2

To show a different idea or possibility

is used for direct contrasting statements rather than casual alternatives

E

even so

vson the other hand

142 3.5

Shows that something happens or is true despite what was said

is more neutral, used to balance two opposing ideas

O

on the other side

vson the other hand

102 3.6

To show an opposite idea in a discussion

is more conversational, used to contrast rather than formally oppose

O

on the contrary

vson the other hand

95 3.2

To say the opposite to correct a wrong idea

is milder, introducing a contrasting view without outright contradiction

T

to the contrary

vson the other hand

72 4.3

In a way that shows the opposite is true

is softer, introducing contrast without claiming total opposition

A

all the same

vson the other hand

59 3.3

To say something is true despite what was just said

introduces contrast focused on different points rather than persistence

C

conversely

vson the other hand

• Formal

40 4.6

To introduce a statement that shows the opposite of what was just said

is more neutral, offering contrast without implying logical reversal

C

contra

vson the other hand

• Formal

8 7.4

A word showing disagreement with something, often in formal writing

is more common in everyday speech and less formal in tone

C

contrarily

vson the other hand

1 6.5

In a way that is the opposite of what was expected

is less forceful, simply offering a contrasting comment instead

C

contrastingly

vson the other hand

1 6.1

In a way that shows a clear difference between two things

is broader, used for ordinary contrasts without sharpness

Antonyms

O

on the one hand

139 3.6

To introduce one of two contrasting points in a discussion

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology