The English Oracle

Alternatives to the "on the one hand... on the other hand" construct

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Chapters
00:00 Alternatives To The &Quot;On The One Hand... On The Other Hand&Quot; Construct
00:22 Accepted Answer Score 5
00:43 Answer 2 Score 3
01:18 Answer 3 Score 1
01:23 Thank you

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ACCEPTED ANSWER

Score 5


  • I like product A. Alternatively, product B also appeals to me.
  • I like product A. Then again, product B also appeals to me.
  • I like product A. But then, product B also appeals to me.
  • While I like product A, product B also appeals to me.


ANSWER 2

Score 3


The formal discourse marker used by the OP; "on the one hand ... on the other hand" expresses two contrasting ideas, opinions or facts. In view of this fact, I suggest the following alternatives:

  • Although I like product A, product B also appeals to me strongly.

  • I like product A, although product B is also appealing.

  • I prefer product A; however, product B is said to be more appealing.

  • Even though I prefer product A; product B appeals to most people.

  • I prefer product A, but product B also has great appeal.



ANSWER 3

Score 1


Whilst I like product A, I prefer product B.