on the other hand

idiom

—used to introduce a statement that contrasts with a previous statement or presents a different point of view

He's a good guy. His brother, on the other hand, is a very selfish man.

Profits are earned by those who own and employ capital. Rent, on the other hand, is collected by those who own natural resources and provide them to others.

—William Tucker

—often used after a statement introduced with on the one hand

Then he is incorporated formally into the plot, his persona on the one hand central, on the other hand continuingly elusive.

—William F. Buckley, Jr.

Examples of on the other hand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Kelty Low Loveseat, on the other hand, can be immediately used to make memories. —Francesca Krempa, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025

The rubber sole, on the other hand, should help with traction and grip on rainy fall days when wet leaves turn walkways into slip-n-slides. —Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025

Sandy soils, on the other hand, drain faster and are typically tested once every 2 to 3 years. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025

Egyptian geese, on the other hand, often represented blessed souls in ancient iconography. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025

Rhymes for on the other hand

• ampersand
• beforehand
• behindhand
• bottomland
• contraband
• countermand
• dixieland
• fairyland
• fatherland
• firebrand
• hinterland
• motherland