{"id":6822,"date":"2025-06-30T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=6822"},"modified":"2025-06-30T01:00:01","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T01:00:01","slug":"on-the-other-hand-expressions-for-making-comparisons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/on-the-other-hand-expressions-for-making-comparisons\/","title":{"rendered":"\"On the Other Hand ...\" Phrases for Making Comparisons"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/on-the-other-hand-expressions-for-making-comparisons\/#Single-Use_Phrases\" >Single-Use Phrases<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/on-the-other-hand-expressions-for-making-comparisons\/#ButHowever\" >But\/However<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/on-the-other-hand-expressions-for-making-comparisons\/#On_the_other_hand\" >On the other hand<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/on-the-other-hand-expressions-for-making-comparisons\/#In_contrast_towith\" >In contrast (to\/with)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/on-the-other-hand-expressions-for-making-comparisons\/#By_contrast\" >By contrast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/on-the-other-hand-expressions-for-making-comparisons\/#Whereas\" >Whereas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/on-the-other-hand-expressions-for-making-comparisons\/#Double-Use_Phrases\" >Double-Use Phrases<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/on-the-other-hand-expressions-for-making-comparisons\/#While\" >While<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/on-the-other-hand-expressions-for-making-comparisons\/#Meanwhile\" >Meanwhile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/on-the-other-hand-expressions-for-making-comparisons\/#But_at_the_same_time\" >(But) at the same time<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/on-the-other-hand-expressions-for-making-comparisons\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Words like \"but\" and \"however\" are useful for making comparisons. But always using the same one or two words can get <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/yawn-other-ways-to-say-bored-and-boring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">boring<\/a> quickly, so it's useful to know other ways to say the same thing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This time, we'll introduce several alternatives you can use to make comparisons or point out differences between things. Learn them all to keep your conversations sounding more dynamic and fluent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Single-Use_Phrases\"><\/span><strong>Single-Use Phrases<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two different types of expressions we'll look at in this article. The first type is only used for making comparisons and showing <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/contrast\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAAB6WA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contrast<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ButHowever\"><\/span><strong>But\/However<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/12063823\/but_synonyms_1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman shopping for vegetables in a grocery store\" class=\"wp-image-9597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/12063823\/but_synonyms_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/12063823\/but_synonyms_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/12063823\/but_synonyms_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/12063823\/but_synonyms_1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/09\/12063823\/but_synonyms_1-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most English learners will probably know at least one of these words. Both are used when you want to say that something is different from what was said earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I planned to order a pizza, <strong>but<\/strong> I decided to cook instead.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Of these two words, \"but\" sounds less formal. Also, \"however\" often indicates a stronger contrast between the things being compared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>You can learn a lot of things on the internet, <strong>but<\/strong> it also contains a lot of fake information.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>You can learn a lot of things on the internet. <strong>However<\/strong>, it also contains a lot of fake information.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_the_other_hand\"><\/span><strong>On the other hand<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This phrase is a strong way to show a clear difference between two things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This apartment is quiet and affordable. <strong>On the other hand<\/strong>, it's not in a very convenient location.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A vacation in Europe would be fun. <strong>On the other hand<\/strong>, we'd have more time to <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/take-it-easy-10-english-expressions-for-relaxing\/\">relax<\/a> if we went somewhere closer.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_contrast_towith\"><\/span><strong>In contrast (to\/with)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This has a slightly formal tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>In contrast to<\/strong> yesterday's cloudy weather, today is bright and sunny.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>John is tall and slim, <strong>in contrast with<\/strong> his brother, who is short and muscular.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/16-words-for-describing-different-body-types\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">16 Words for Describing Different Body Types<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_contrast\"><\/span><strong>By contrast<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Another option is \"by contrast,\" which used similarly to \"on the other hand.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The city is noisy and crowded. <strong>By contrast<\/strong>, the countryside is peaceful and quiet.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whereas\"><\/span><strong>Whereas<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/11\/01005614\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"A photo of a woman hiking on a mountain next to a photo of a man's hands holding an open book.\" class=\"wp-image-7358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/11\/01005614\/image.jpeg 1600w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/11\/01005614\/image-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/11\/01005614\/image-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/11\/01005614\/image-768x432.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Whereas\" is similar to \"but,\" though it sounds a bit more formal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Maya is an outdoor person, <strong>whereas<\/strong> her brother likes to stay indoors.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>She thinks money matters most, <strong>whereas<\/strong> he thinks time is more important.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Double-Use_Phrases\"><\/span><strong>Double-Use Phrases<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The second type we'll look at are phrases that can be used for making comparisons as well as for talking about two things that happen at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"While\"><\/span><strong>While<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/12004753\/shutterstock_578891674-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A smiling woman holding a suitcase and a passport against a magenta background\" class=\"wp-image-6825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/12004753\/shutterstock_578891674-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/12004753\/shutterstock_578891674-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/12004753\/shutterstock_578891674-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/12004753\/shutterstock_578891674-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/09\/12004753\/shutterstock_578891674-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\"While\" can mean \"during the time something else takes place.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>She will stay at her friend's house <strong>while<\/strong> she's in Spain.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>It can also be used to show a clear difference between two things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Maya is an outdoor person, <strong>while<\/strong> her brother likes to stay indoors.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Meanwhile\"><\/span><strong>Meanwhile<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the first example below, \"meanwhile\" is used to talk about things happening together in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If you don't mind, please make dessert. <strong>Meanwhile<\/strong>, I'll prepare lunch.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Its other usage is to show strong contrast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>In some countries, it's normal to leave a tip for workers. <strong>Meanwhile<\/strong>, tipping isn't common in places like Japan.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But_at_the_same_time\"><\/span><strong>(But) at the same time<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This phrase is unique because it can connect two situations happening at the same while <em>also<\/em> showing a contrast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>He works as a teacher,<strong> but at the same time<\/strong>, he's studying to get his degree.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>This coffee tastes bitter, <strong>but at the same time<\/strong>, it has a little bit of sweetness.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/go-juice-english-slang-for-coffee-and-caffeine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Go Juice: English Slang for Coffee and Caffeine<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It's always good to know different ways of saying the same thing \u2014&nbsp;both for you to communicate effectively and to understand more of what others say to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There will likely be times in many conversations when two things are compared, so make sure you're prepared by learning these useful expressions. 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