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on the other hand
 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial on the other hand has 1 sense
  1. on the other hand, then again, but then - (contrastive) from another point of view; "on the other hand, she is too ambitious for her own good"; "then again, she might not go"
    Antonyms: on the one hand, on one hand

Definitions from the Web

Term: on the other hand

Part of speech: Phrase

Definition (popular): Used to introduce an alternative or contrasting point of view or argument.

Definition (local): Furthermore; in addition to what has been stated; also.

Examples:

Popular:

  1. He didn't want to go to the party because he was tired; on the other hand, his friends convinced him to attend.
  2. The weather was forecasted to be rainy for the picnic. On the other hand, we could have it indoors instead.

Local:

  1. I've finished all my tasks for the day. On the other hand, I could start working on tomorrow's assignments as well.
  2. The cake recipe calls for vanilla essence. On the other hand, we could try using almond extract for a different flavor.

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