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

Skubal, on the other hand, meets the service criteria at a career apex. —Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 12 Jan. 2026

Granola, on the other hand, is more energy-dense, packing twice as many calories, sugar, and fiber per serving. —Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 12 Jan. 2026

Gomez, on the other hand, opted a smooth and seamless styling. —Grace McCarty, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026

Rapid freezing, on the other hand, forms smaller ice crystals, helping foods maintain their natural shape and texture when thawed. —Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 11 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for on the other hand

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