Compound Adverbs - 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 odds
[Adverb]
used to describe a situation where something or someone succeeds despite facing very difficult or unlikely circumstances
on the contrary
[Adverb]
used to indicate that the opposite or a different viewpoint is true in response to a previous statement
on the one hand
[Adverb]
used to introduce one aspect of a situation, often followed by a contrasting statement
Ex: On the one hand, traveling abroad exposes you to new cultures and experiences , but on the other hand , it can be expensive and logistically challenging .
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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