Sentences with the word on the other hand

(1) On the other hand, the idea appealed to him.

(2) I want to go to the party, but on the other hand I ought to be studying.

(3) On the other hand, many women choose to go out to work.

(4) I’d like to eat out, but on the other hand I should be trying to save money.

(5) Well, all right, hospitals lose money. But, on the other hand, if people are healthy, don’t think of it as losing money; think of it as saving lives.

(6) Runtal, on the other hand, became a union activist.

(7) A box, on the other hand, offers all-round protection.

(8) Keith on the other hand is more adventurous.

(9) Table 28-I, on the other hand, indicates a number of very basic manufacturing industries wherein economic power is highly concentrated.

(10) On the other hand, honesty is an absolutely necessary policy as a matter of principle and also credibility.

(11) Multi-tasking, on the other hand, allows more than one application to be active and working simultaneously.

(12) On the other hand[Sentencedict.com], I do hit the ball tremendously hard and with various violent spins.

(13) On the other hand, there were grave limitations in using existing adult education institutions for radical education and action.

(14) On the other hand, a breach of warranty allows the aggrieved party to claim damages only.

(15) One may on the other hand consider that the ancient traditions and methods of training for the Bar are worthy of preservation.

(16) On the other hand, the vulnerability of such old people creates considerable anxiety.

(17) Gunther Zuntz, on the other hand, has argued for the exclusively Pythagorean identity of the tablets.

(18) McGregor and Diaz, on the other hand, are notable primarily for being adorable.

(19) On the other hand, a reduction in costs can come about through elimination of waste.

(20) But on the other hand, he gave fans exactly what they didn’t want a plan for all-seater stands.

(21) On the other hand, it keeps us amused, so what the hell?

(22) On the other hand, no new direction was immediately apparent.

(23) On the other hand, we have mental activity which enables us, second-by-second, to conceive of ourselves as mental entities.

(24) On the other hand, I didn’t have to think about it at all to decide it was flamboyant, asinine pretentiousness.

(25) On the other hand there is nothing in the Labour amendment which many of them would oppose anyway.

(26) On the other hand, he wanted to know what it was like to live as a sexually active human being.

(27) Yet on the other hand an agreement had been reached for mutual military aid as early as 1609.

(28) On the one hand I’d like a job which pays more, but on the other hand I enjoy the work I’m doing at the moment.

(29) On the one hand, if the body doesn’t have enough cholesterol, we would not be able to survive. On the other hand, if the body has too much cholesterol, the excess begins to line the arteries.

(30) Seems to me the basic conflict between men and women, sexually, is that men are like firemen. To men, sex is an emergency, and no matter what we’re doing we can be ready in two minutes. Women, on the other hand, are like fire. They’re very exciting, but the conditions have to be exactly right for it to occur. Jerry Seinfeld 

The phrase «on the other hand» is extremely common and overused in both writing and speech. However, incorporating the phrase into sentences could be a bit tricky as there are different ways of doing it. There are even various replacement phrases/words for it, which further adds to the confusion.

To correctly use the phrase «on the other hand», make sure it introduces a point that is in contrast or opposes what’s being said earlier. Also, you may use it in combination with the phrase «on the one hand» to explicitly communicate the contradiction in the sentences or viewpoints.

Keep reading to learn more about the phrase, how it’s used in a variety of writing situations, review a long list of sentences incorporating the phrase, etc.

«On the Other Hand» – Definition

The phrase «on the other hand» introduces a contrasting point in writing or speech. The phrase is a conjunctive adverb, or an adverb connecting two ideas. It’s used to make a reader view a topic from a different perspective. In other words, the phrase is used to present opposing points of view or ideas in subsequence.

As far as the usage of the term «hand» goes, it basically draws on the basic idea of providing someone an option in one’s right hand and another, completely different choice in the left hand.

The phrase «on the other hand» is used when discussing an event, action, situation, etc.

• Marcus is extremely talented. He, on the other hand, is very lazy too.
• I do not like Korean TV shows a great deal. Korean movies, on the other hand, are quite interesting.

The phrase can be used either at the start of a sentence or after a couple of words (usually a noun) into the sentence. For example:

• Daniel, on the other hand, is friends with Karen.
• On the other hand, Daniel is friends with Karen.

Needless to mention, when not placed at the beginning of a sentence, «on the other hand» should be flanked by commas on both its sides.

Using it with «On the One Hand»

Though not extremely common, the phrase «on the one hand» could precede «on the other hand». The two phrases are typically employed to showcase a couple of contradicting viewpoints a lot more effectively or explicitly.

The reason why «on the one hand» is not very commonly used in writing because the meaning is often quite implicit or most English speakers have no problem understanding the «first hand» without it being made obvious. It has, therefore, become common practice to incorporate «on the other hand» into various sentences and contexts as a standalone phrase.

For example:

• On the one hand, I want to eat out. On the other hand, I am looking to eat healthily.
• I want to eat out. On the other hand, I am looking to eat healthily.

The second sentence above doesn’t use the phrase «on the one hand». It, however, still manages to get the point across without causing confusion or doubt in the reader’s mind.

By adding «one hand» into your writing, however, you are making things a tad interesting for your readers, or they know beforehand a different and fresh piece of information is imminent.

Also, if you use «on the one hand» in your texts, you could get away with not writing «on the other hand» in its entirety. You could just write «on the other», for instance, and still manage to not confuse the reader. For example:

• On the one hand, she would love to have children, but on the other, she is not too keen on giving up her freedom.

Because the first part of the sentence already had the word «hand» in it, the need to repeat the word in the same sentence doesn’t arise.

If, however, you are not incorporating the phrase «on the one hand» into your sentences, you’ll have to write «on the other hand» without cuts. For instance, the usage of «on the other» in the following sentence is incorrect:

• She would love to have children. On the other, she is not too keen on giving up her freedom.

Also, if you do end up using both the phrases as a pair in your texts, try to keep the two as close to each other as possible. This would help the reader easily discern the relationship between the two. The usage of the phrases could be in a single sentence or two sentences, or in successive paragraphs. If there are multiple pages or paragraphs between them, the connection could be difficult to spot.

Is «On the Other Hand» Formal English?

The phrase «on the other hand» is standard English and can be used in a variety of scenarios. It could be used in both casual conversations, and also business and academic writing or conversations. The phrase appears in books, novels, critiques, poems, and essays.

However, some may consider the phrase informal. You should, therefore, look to avoid using it in formal writing whenever possible, including in business documents and academic papers. Other words or phrases – such as «conversely», «by contrast», etc. – could be used as replacements.

Other than for the tone, «on the other hand» could also be replaced in some forms of writing for succinctness.

Some of the other word(s) that can be used as replacement include:

• From the opposite point of view
• On the contrary
• To the contrary
• Contrastingly
• Oppositely
• At the same time
• On second thought
• On the flip side

And here are word(s) that mean the opposite of «on the other hand»:

• Likewise
• Similarly
• In the same way
• Supplementarily
• Additionally
• In addition
• Furthermore
• On top of this/that
• Moreover
• To the same degree

Examples Sentences with the Phrase «On the Other Hand»

Here is a list of sentences incorporating the phrase «on the other hand»:

• On the other hand, think about the nation’s gloried past.
• Jim, on the other hand, believes it can serve as a fitting symbol.
• The route is a lot more direct. The alternative path, on the other hand, is significantly shorter.
• Medicaid and Medicare, on the other hand, work better to pay for mental health.
• The show, on the other hand, always reflected the zeitgeist.
• The artistic color palette, on the other hand, consists of additive hues that include red, blue, and green.
• The military, on the other hand, has been constantly accused of carrying out illegal activities in the area.
• On the other hand, the minority group’s social structure will collapse if secession and sectionalism are allowed freely.
• Certain rights, on the other hand, do need some signs of commitment and consent.
• On the other hand, untreated maternal depression could adversely affect development.
• Thomas, on the other hand, was short and thin.
• People working in the IT sector, on the other hand, are looked at as geeks, nerds, propeller heads, and dweebs.
• On the other hand, Bruce tears your heart out with his simple, soulful music.
• Stable rates and a liquid market are expected next week. On the other hand, a greater decline in treasury bill prices is inevitable.
• Electric bikes, on the other hand, will soon become mass-market commodities.
• Damien, on the other hand, noticed I was red with anger.
• My wife likes all genres of music – I, on the other hand, am very particular about the kind of music I listen to.
• He is an extremely selfish guy. His sister, on the other hand, is the epitome of selflessness and generosity.
• It’s a great looking building, no doubt. But, on the other hand, one cannot discount the sad truth that it has displaced many animals and rendered them homeless.
• Some strategies, on the other hand, were infrequently used.
• We, on the other hand, have conclusive evidence that lice play a major role in the disease’s transmission.
• Distraction, on the other hand, is linked with not-very-severe depression.
• I was just a couple of minutes late for the event. Anna, on the other hand, reached the place 30 minutes after the show started.

As mentioned earlier, «on the other hand» can accompany the phrase «on the one hand». Here are a couple of sentences employing the two in quick successions:

• On the one hand, the fact that I forgot to invite him to my wedding makes me feel guilty. On the other hand, I am sure he would have created a scene had I invited him to the event.
• On the one hand, big weddings are like a dream. On the other hand, there is an inexplicable charm attached to small, modest celebrations.

Conclusion

To summarize, the phrase «on the other hand» is primarily used to denote a discernible shift in tone or message of a sentence(s). It could be either placed in the middle of a sentence or inaugurating a statement. It can also be paired with its sibling «on the one hand» at times.

Irrespective of how you use the phrase, make sure you do not overuse it. It should certainly not feature in the same paragraph more than once. If a paragraph has to have contradicting viewpoints twice or more and there arises the need to use «on the other hand» multiple times in close proximity to each other, use alternative words or phrases.

Словосочетания

on the other hand — с другой стороны
but on the other hand — зато
on the one hand : on the other hand — с одной стороны : с другой стороны
on the one hand …, on the other hand — с одной стороны …, с другой стороны
on the one hand…, but on the other hand… — с одной стороны…, но с другой стороны…
the second term on the other hand of the equation — второй член с другой стороны уравнения

Автоматический перевод

с другой стороны, зато

Перевод по словам

on  — на, по, о, в, об, согласно, левая сторона
other  — другой, остальные, иной, другой, иначе
hand  — рука, сторона, стрелка, ручной, подручный, передавать, помочь, вручать

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