Alexios
Is it also OK to use "on the contrary" in the sense of "from another point of view", "on the other hand"(besides the original use)? Eg. On the contrary, there may be some who would agree with you
2021년 12월 19일 오전 10:31
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With "on the contrary" you oppose what is said, you say the fact is the opposite of what is said. On the other hand, yet still, that said (that being said), however, nontheless and some others sound better to me.
2021년 12월 19일
(Added) In your example, it's hard to tell without more context. I think you should write "On the other hand, there may be some who would agree with you."
2021년 12월 20일
Suppose the first alternative is X. "On the contrary" refers to a choice which is the exact opposite of X. "On the other hand" refers a alternative choice which may not be the exact opposite of X. Don't use "on the contrary" unless you mean "the exact opposite." Here are some examples of use. 1) "On the one hand, we could take the George Washington Bridge. On the other hand, we could take the Tappan Zee Bridge." The two bridges are alternatives, not opposites. 2) "I need to turn right." "On the contrary, you need to turn left." The two choices are exact opposites.
2021년 12월 20일
This reminds me of Sherlock Holmes. He often replied to Dr Watson, when disagreeing with him, "On the contrary, my dear fellow." 'On the other hand' is, in my opinion, a more common way of suggesting another point of view. On the one hand, I think this. On the other, I think that.
2021년 12월 19일
Yes it is okay to use it
2021년 12월 19일
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