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Expressing opposite points of view Sun Nov 12, 2006 22:47 pm  Expressing opposite points of view
 

Hi,

what is the best way to express in english two opposite points of view ?

are the following expressions correct ?

1)From one side..., from the other side...
2)One one side..., on the other side..

Many thanks, Alex
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Expressing opposite points of view Sun Nov 12, 2006 22:52 pm  Expressing opposite points of view
 

Hi

'On the one hand..., on the other hand...'
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Expressing opposite points of view Mon Nov 13, 2006 1:08 am  Expressing opposite points of view
 

Hi Alex

Your phrases are not used in English. Tamara's suggestion is standard.

You could also words such as whereas or while to join two clauses expressing different points of view.

Other words used to contrast ideas are:

- in spite of
- despite
- although
- however
- but

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