Definitions

on the other hand

ADVERB

again

Synonyms

STRONGEST

also further then

WEAK

additionally besides furthermore moreover on the contrary

ADVERB

au contraire

Synonyms

WEAK

contrarily contrariwise in opposition to the contrary

ADVERB

differently

Synonyms

STRONGEST

individually negatively separately variously

WEAK

abnormally adversely antagonistically antithetically asymmetrically conflictingly contradictorily contrarily contrastingly contrastively discordantly disparately dissimilarly distinctively divergently diversely hostilely in a different manner incompatibly incongruously nonconformably on the contrary oppositely poles apart uniquely unorthodoxly unusually vice versa

Antonyms

STRONGEST

together

ADVERB

however

Synonyms

STRONGEST

nevertheless nonetheless notwithstanding still yet

STRONG

all the same be that as it may but despite for all that in spite of that just the same regardless

WEAK

after all anyhow howbeit per contra though withal without regard to

ADVERB

otherwise

Synonyms

STRONG

differently

WEAK

any other way at another time contrarily diversely elseways if not in different circumstances or else or then under other conditions variously

ADVERB

secondly

Synonyms

STRONG

second

WEAK

along with also as well besides further furthermore including next next in order to continue

CONJUNCTION

Synonyms

WEAK

as a choice as a substitute as an alternative conversely either in other words in preference to in turn or but or else or only preferentially

Antonyms

WEAK

neither nor without choice

PREPOSITION

but

Synonyms

WEAK

although however nevertheless still though

PREPOSITION

notwithstanding

Synonyms

STRONG

nevertheless nonetheless withal

WEAK

after all against at any rate but despite for all that howbeit in any case in any event in spite of regardless of though to the contrary

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

CEOs of quantum-related companies, on the other hand, are invariably enthusiastic.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Big G, on the other hand, is considered universal.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

The abundance of domestic visitors, on the other hand, shows that its lure has grown among people from far-flung corners of the country.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

When rival Xavier Becerra came to O.C. a few weeks ago, on the other hand, he appeared at a private fundraiser attended mostly by professional Latinos.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“Because I was afraid. You, on the other hand? You are very, very brave, Jake McQuade.”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

on the other hand

Example Sentences

Related Words