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On one hand vs on the one hand

Both 'on one hand' and 'on the one hand' are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'On one hand' is used when presenting a single point or argument, while 'on the one hand' is used when presenting two contrasting points or arguments.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 806 views

On one hand

This phrase is correct and commonly used when presenting a single point or argument.

This phrase is used to introduce a single point or argument in a discussion or comparison.

Examples:

On one hand, the project will bring economic benefits to the region.
On one hand, the new policy will reduce costs for consumers.
On one hand, the company is expanding its operations.

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On one hand, get liberated.
On one hand, he's Clay.
On one hand, 40,000 people named Lin.
On one hand, I want to be honest with Jan, and tell her the truth.
H-o-l-d on one hand, f-a-s-t on the other.
I can count the times I've been really happy on one hand: you and your brother...
On one hand I have nothing against selling.
On one hand, your behavior is despicable.
On one hand, I despise slavery.
On one hand, I loathe spending a moment with you.
On one hand, it covers all EU citizens who are insured under national legislation (therefore, including non-employed persons), provided there are trans-border elements.
On one hand, it seems like I'm using matt To finish the project.
On one hand, I've known daniel for years, And I really care about him.
On one hand, I feel like I'm talking too much.
On one hand, you've earned enough credits to get you into heaven.
On one hand, I want to protect my children from the truth.
On one hand, it's nice to put favourite objects in a coffin.
On one hand, the future measures must be closely connected to overall EU priorities to justify the contribution of the EU budget.
On one hand judicial measures fall outside the Community dimension yet on the other we have the free movement of people from which criminals are also benefiting.
On one hand it disingenuously accepts a Protocol apparently accepting Cyprus, but at the same time issues a declaration disavowing any such recognition.

Alternatives:

firstly
to begin with
initially
for one thing
first of all

on the one hand

This phrase is correct and commonly used when presenting two contrasting points or arguments.

This phrase is used to introduce the first of two contrasting points or arguments in a discussion or comparison, followed by 'on the other hand' for the second point.

Examples:

On the one hand, the project will bring economic benefits to the region. On the other hand, it may have negative environmental impacts.
On the one hand, the new policy will reduce costs for consumers. On the other hand, it may lead to job losses.
On the one hand, the company is expanding its operations. On the other hand, it is facing financial challenges.

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While they add or improve functionality on the one hand, they may also introduce undesirable features.
This combines action on the one hand to address immediate problems with longer term assistance.
So on the one hand, the Montagues.
Because on the one hand marriage has an intrinsically social character.
Caught between motorcyclists on the one hand and a group of decent people on the other, Parliament has to find a way of remaining consistent.
Wearing T-shirts and sneakers, on the one hand.
Agnosticism is distinct from Atheism on the one hand and Skepticism on the other.
I don't know. I... Well, in a way, on the one hand, it explained a lot.
This is ally on the one hand and enemy on the other.
Because on the one hand, he goes too far, does awful things.
Now, on the one hand, you did help me escape from my prison.
This mature production displays the influence of Giuseppe Canella's models on the one hand and Piccio's innovative painting on the other.
Because I'm so happy on the one hand, and on the other, I can't bear it anymore.
So on the one hand, this is just a basic recoding of the electronic medical record.
Because on the one hand we cannot but experience - this annoying lady as a brutal intruder.
Now look, on the one hand you've got the good schools.
And I said, on the one hand, I've got 70 cents.
Cujo on the one hand or meningitis on the other.
For objective reasons on the one hand: just as exhibition is fragmented, so - perhaps to an even greater extent - is European distribution.
If, on the one hand, we do not proclaim macrojustice, microjustice fails to grow.

Alternatives:

firstly, on the other hand
to begin with, on the other hand
initially, on the other hand
for one thing, on the other hand
first of all, on the other hand

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