English Compound Adverbs for "Expressing Contrast"

Discover how compound adverbs like "at any rate" and "on the flip side" express contrast in English.

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against (all|the|all the) odds [adverb]

used to describe a situation where something or someone succeeds despite facing very difficult or unlikely circumstances

Ex: Against all the odds , he recovered from a serious illness and resumed his normal life .

at any rate [adverb]

used to indicate that the speaker is moving on to another point or topic

Ex: I 'm not sure if she 'll be able to make it to the meeting , but at any rate , we can update her later .

(in|by) contrast [adverb]

used to highlight the differences between two or more things or people

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on the contrary [adverb]

used to indicate that the opposite or a different viewpoint is true in response to a previous statement

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on the flip side [adverb]

used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation

Ex: Working in a fast-paced environment can be exciting and challenging , but on the flip side , it can also be stressful and lead to burnout .

on the one hand [adverb]

used to introduce one aspect of a situation, often followed by a contrasting statement

Ex: Investing in stocks has the potential for high returns , but on the one hand , it also carries the risk of financial loss .

on the other (hand|) [adverb]

used to introduce a contrasting aspect of a situation, especially when comparing it to a previous point

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in retrospect [adverb]

used to reconsider something after gaining more information or experience

Ex: In retrospect , studying abroad was one of the best experiences of my life ; it broadened my perspective in so many ways .

Compound Adverbs
Temporal Expressions	Place or Extent	Clarifying & Informing	Emphasis or Distinction
Simplification or Generalization	Expressing Contrast	Comparison or Illustration	Giving Explanation
Condition or Consequence