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on the other hand

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ɑːn ði ˌʌðɚ ˈhænd/ · UK /ɒn ði ˌʌðə ˈhænd/

on the other hand means: Used to introduce a different or opposite way of thinking about something.

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Used to introduce a different or opposite way of thinking about something.

  • The room is small. On the other hand, it is cheap.
  • He is strict; on the other hand, he is fair.
  • On the other hand, would a smaller car suit us better?

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

Similar words: however, then again

Common phrases: on the other hand, but on the other hand

Questions about on the other hand

What does on the other hand mean?

Used to introduce a different or opposite way of thinking about something.

What is on the other hand in other languages?

Türkçe: öte yandan · Español: por otro lado · Français: d’un autre côté · Deutsch: andererseits · Italiano: d’altra parte · 日本語: 一方で

How do you pronounce on the other hand?

In American English /ɑːn ði ˌʌðɚ ˈhænd/; in British English /ɒn ði ˌʌðə ˈhænd/.

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

The room is small. On the other hand, it is cheap. He is strict; on the other hand, he is fair.

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