Is on the one hand formal?
The discourse marker, or sentence connector used by the OP; “on the one hand on the other hand” expresses two contrasting ideas, opinions or facts. It is a perfectly acceptable expression in formal papers; however, there is nothing to prevent it from being shortened to “on the other hand”.
What does the phrase on the other hand mean?
—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.
What is another way to say each other?
What is another word for each other?
| one another | all |
|---|---|
| every last one | all and sundry |
| one | each and every one |
| each one | each |
| one and all | both |
What can I say instead of in contrast?
What is another word for in contrast?
| while | although |
|---|---|
| but then | by contrast |
| contrarily | on the contrary |
| then again | whilst |
| instead | notwithstanding |
What’s a transition word or phrase?
Transition words and phrases, also called linking or connecting words, are used to link together different ideas in your text. They help the reader to follow your arguments by expressing the relationships between different sentences or parts of a sentence. The proposed solution to the problem did not work.
What type of transition word is consequently?
Effect / Consequence / Result Some of these transition words (thus, then, accordingly, consequently, therefore, henceforth) are time words that are used to show that after a particular time there was a consequence or an effect.
What does the word finally mean?
adverb. at the final point or moment; in the end. in a final manner; conclusively or decisively. at last; eventually; after considerable delay: After three tries, he finally passed his driving test.