All on the other hand synonyms
on the othΒ·er hand
O o adv on the other hand
- asymmetrically β not identical on both sides of a central line; unsymmetrical; lacking symmetry: Most faces are asymmetric.
- contradictorily β asserting the contrary or opposite; contradicting; inconsistent; logically opposite: contradictory statements.
- along with β accompanying; together with
- au contraire β on the contrary
- as well β You use as well when mentioning something which happens in the same way as something else already mentioned, or which should be considered at the same time as that thing.
- discordantly β disagreeable to the ear; dissonant; harsh.
- in spite of β a malicious, usually petty, desire to harm, annoy, frustrate, or humiliate another person; bitter ill will; malice.
- differently β not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
- after all β You use after all when introducing a statement which supports or helps explain something you have just said.
- be that as it may β You say 'Be that as it may' when you want to move onto another subject or go further with the discussion, without deciding whether what has just been said is right or wrong.
- contrarily β in a perverse or obstinate manner
- abnormally β not normal, average, typical, or usual; deviating from a standard: abnormal powers of concentration; an abnormal amount of snow; abnormal behavior.
- antithetically β in an antithetical way
- disparately β distinct in kind; essentially different; dissimilar: disparate ideas.
- incongruously β out of keeping or place; inappropriate; unbecoming: an incongruous effect; incongruous behavior.
- for all that β the whole of (used in referring to quantity, extent, or duration): all the cake; all the way; all year.
- howbeit β Archaic. nevertheless.
- conflictingly β being in conflict or disagreement; not compatible: conflicting viewpoints.
- distinctively β serving to distinguish; characteristic; distinguishing: the distinctive stripes of the zebra.
- divergently β diverging; differing; deviating.
- contrastingly β to compare in order to show unlikeness or differences; note the opposite natures, purposes, etc., of: Contrast the political rights of Romans and Greeks.
- however β nevertheless; yet; on the other hand; in spite of that: We have not yet won; however, we shall keep trying.
- diversely β of a different kind, form, character, etc.; unlike: a wide range of diverse opinions.
- contrastively β tending to contrast; contrasting. contrastive colors.
- antagonistically β acting in opposition; opposing, especially mutually.
- again β You use again to indicate that something happens a second time, or after it has already happened before.
- hostilely β of, relating to, or characteristic of an enemy: a hostile nation.
adverb on the other hand
- incompatibly β In an incompatible manner.
- despite β You use despite to introduce a fact which makes the other part of the sentence surprising.
- negatively β expressing or containing negation or denial: a negative response to the question.
- dissimilarly β In a dissimilar way; differently.
- oppositely β situated, placed, or lying face to face with something else or each other, or in corresponding positions with relation to an intervening line, space, or thing: opposite ends of a room.
- nevertheless β nonetheless; notwithstanding; however; in spite of that: a small but nevertheless important change.
- alternatively β You use alternatively to introduce a suggestion or to mention something different to what has just been stated.
- otherwise β under other circumstances: Otherwise they may get broken.
- including β to contain, as a whole does parts or any part or element: The package includes the computer, program, disks, and a manual.
preposition on the other hand
- nonetheless β however; nevertheless.
- yet β at the present time; now: Don't go yet. Are they here yet?
- notwithstanding β in spite of; without being opposed or prevented by: Notwithstanding a brilliant defense, he was found guilty. She went to the game anyway, doctor's orders notwithstanding.
- withal β with it all; as well; besides.
- although β You use although to introduce a subordinate clause which contains a statement which contrasts with the statement in the main clause.
prep on the other hand
- in any case β an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something: Sailing in such a storm was a case of poor judgment.
- but β You use but to introduce something which contrasts with what you have just said, or to introduce something which adds to what you have just said.
- at any rate β You use at any rate to indicate that what you have just said might be incorrect or unclear in some way, and that you are now being more precise.
conj on the other hand
- conversely β You say conversely to indicate that the situation you are about to describe is the opposite or reverse of the one you have just described.
- in other words β that is to say