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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    however nevertheless nonetheless on the contrary in contrast conversely alternatively meanwhile whereas whilst although though even so notwithstanding despite regardless on one hand then again having said that be that as it may in spite of nevertheless nonetheless still yet anyway anyway anyway meanwhile in any case at the same time by contrast in opposition inversely oppositely reciprocally contrarily contrastingly divergently variably differently separately distinctly discretely individually uniquely singularly exclusively solely alone independently

    Meaning of On The Other Hand

    used to indicate a contrast or an alternative view

    Definitions

    • Used to indicate a contrast or an alternative view
    • * Introducing a point or fact that contrasts with or modifies what has already been said
    • * Indicating a change in direction or a shift in perspective

    Etymology of On The Other Hand

    The phrase "on the other hand" originated in the mid-17th century, derived from the idea of physically holding something in one hand and then considering an alternative in the other hand
    The phrase has been used in English to indicate a contrast or alternative view, and its usage has been consistent over time

    Example Uses

    • I love the new policy, on the other hand, my colleague is strongly opposed to it
    • * The city has a lot to offer, on the other hand, the cost of living is quite high
    • * She's very outgoing, on the other hand, her sister is shy and introverted

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    similarly likewise also too furthermore moreover in addition additionally equally just as meantime meanwhile concurrently simultaneously coincidentally correspondingly identically uniformly consistently steadily regularly normally usually typically commonly generally ordinarily customarily habitually routinely

    Related Nouns

    perspective view opinion standpoint outlook attitude approach method technique strategy plan policy procedure alternative option choice decision judgment verdict ruling finding conclusion deduction inference implication consequence result outcome effect

    Related Verbs

    consider think believe feel suppose assume presume conjecture speculate ponder reflect deliberate weigh balance contrast compare differentiate distinguish vary alter change modify adjust adapt revise reform

    Related Adjectives

    contrasting alternative different distinct separate unique individual exclusive sole independent opposed opposing contradictory conflicting divergent variable changing shifting turning reversing inverting converse reverse opposite contrary adverse unfavorable negative pessimistic