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on the one hand

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɑːn ðə ˌwʌn ˈhænd/ · UK /ɒn ðə ˌwʌn ˈhænd/

on the one hand means: Used to introduce one side of a situation before considering a different side.

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Used to introduce one side of a situation before considering a different side.

  • On the one hand, I need the money.
  • On the one hand, the house is beautiful; on the other hand, it needs repairs.
  • On the one hand, I like working alone, but I miss having colleagues.

How to use it: on the one hand … on the other hand … (On the one hand, it is cheap; on the other hand, it is unreliable.)

Similar words: from one perspective

Common phrases: on the one hand, on the one hand,

Questions about on the one hand

What does on the one hand mean?

Used to introduce one side of a situation before considering a different side.

What is on the one hand in other languages?

Türkçe: bir yandan · Español: por un lado · Français: d’une part · Deutsch: einerseits · Italiano: da un lato · 日本語: 一方では

How do you pronounce on the one hand?

In American English /ɑːn ðə ˌwʌn ˈhænd/; in British English /ɒn ðə ˌwʌn ˈhænd/.

How do you use on the one hand in a sentence?

On the one hand, I need the money. On the one hand, the house is beautiful; on the other hand, it needs repairs.

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