on the other hand

phrase

—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

Spain, on the other hand, are reigning European champions, eager to play their first World Cup final since lifting the trophy in 2010. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 14 July 2026

Frogs, on the other hand, are larger, faster, and highly mobile. — Jay Kakade july 13, New Atlas, 14 July 2026

Dickey’s, on the other hand, closed its Skyview Avenue spot more than a year ago. — Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

Wider floor planks, on the other hand, are great for making a space feel larger, cleaner, and more luxurious, which is the reason for their growing popularity. — Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 13 July 2026

Rhymes for on the other hand

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