Meaning & use
on the other hand
Used to introduce a contrasting fact, viewpoint, or consideration after stating another one.
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The apartment is cheaper; on the other hand, it's much farther from work.
He loves the city's energy; his wife, on the other hand, misses the quiet countryside.
A note on using this word
On the other hand usually follows a statement introduced with 'on the one hand,' though the first phrase is often left out in casual speech.
Words with a similar meaning
converselyin contrast
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