on the one hand

on the one hand
adverb
from one point of view (Freq. 10)
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on the one hand, she is a gifted chemist

Syn: ↑on one hand
Ant: ↑on the other hand

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on the one (or the other) hand
used to present factors that are opposed or that support opposing opinions

a conflict between their rationally held views on the one hand and their emotions and desires on the other


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