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on the other hand (온 디 **어**더 핸드)used to present a contrasting or different point of view

Part of speech: CONJUNCTION

Definition: used to present a contrasting or different point of view

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑn ði ˈʌðər hænd/

Korean meaning: 반대로, 다른 한편으로는 (대조적인 관점을 제시할 때)

Korean pronunciation: 온 디 **어**더 핸드

Example Sentences

  • This job pays well. On the other hand, I have to work weekends.
  • My cat is very cute. On the other hand, it destroyed my favorite couch.
  • Online classes are convenient. On the other hand, I miss talking to my classmates.

on the other hand

CONJUNCTION

//ɑn ði ˈʌðər hænd//

used to present a contrasting or different point of view

on the other hand concept
💡 Concept

On the other hand, two colleagues present contrasting viewpoints in professional discussion

on the other hand rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

On the other hand, perspective bends—one side sees the gain, the other comprehends the stand

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɑn ði ˈʌðər hænd/
🇬🇧 UK/ɒn ðiː ˈʌðə hænd/

🌳Etymology

Origin

This phrase originated in Middle English and evolved as a natural way to contrast ideas. It uses the physical metaphor of hands to represent different sides of an argument or situation.

🎵Rhyme

understandcommanddemand
understand
command
demand

🔗Collocations

on the one hand... on the other hand
but on the other hand
on the other hand however
on the other hand though
quite on the other hand

📝Examples

This job pays well. On the other hand, I have to work weekends.

😄 Fun example

My cat is very cute. On the other hand, it destroyed my favorite couch.

Online classes are convenient. On the other hand, I miss talking to my classmates.

😄 Fun example

He's a great cook. On the other hand, his kitchen looks like a tornado hit it.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

howeverconverselyin contrastalternativelynevertheless

Antonyms

similarlylikewisein addition

Related

meanwhilewhereasalthoughdespitecontrast

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