then again
On second thought
Then again introduces a counterpoint or reconsideration, often undercutting what was just said: I could go to the party—then again, I'm pretty tired.
It signals the speaker is weighing alternatives or having second thoughts.
The phrase softens contradiction, suggesting both possibilities remain open rather than flatly reversing position.
- yetStill, or eventually
- on the other handPhrase introducing contrast
- howeverIntroduces a contrasting point
- neverthelessDespite what preceded
- come to think of itPhrase introducing a realization
second thought · on second thought · conversely · reconsider · thinking twice · but · actually · alternatively · even so · anyway · although · counterpoint · reversely · pause · well · contrast · having said that · all things considered
- concession phrasesadmittedly, granted, that said, in fairness, having said that
- conjunctionsand, but, or, for, nor
- reversalsreverse, undo, revert, overturn, flip
- correctionscorrection, corrections, fix, fixing, rectification
- connectivesand, or, but, because, nor
- Hedging Wordsperhaps, maybe, possibly, arguably, supposedly
then againdefinitely
With complete certainty
certainly · without a doubt · undoubtedly · for certain · absolutely
then againmoreover
Word adding information
furthermore · what's more · additionally · besides · on top of that