Meaning
After acknowledging or presenting an initial point, introduces a contrasting idea or limitation.
Primary Function
Transition to a counter‑point or qualification after the preceding statement.
Communicative Purpose
To signal that what follows is not fully aligned with (or even contradicts) the earlier claim, often showing balanced reasoning.
Pattern
That said
Core Structure
That said
Função primária
Transition to a counter‑point or qualification after the preceding statement.
Propósito comunicativo
To signal that what follows is not fully aligned with (or even contradicts) the earlier claim, often showing balanced reasoning.
Situações de gatilho
When discussing arguments, analyses, debates, or any situation where two viewpoints coexist; used immediately after stating something positive or negative about a subject.
Contextos
Academic writing and presentations, professional reports, formal letters, casual conversation among educated speakers.
Padrão
That said
Estrutura central
That said
Slots de substituição
None
Colocados típicos
- however
- nevertheless
- yet
Substituições comuns
- Having said that
- That being said
- Mind you
Erros comuns
Using “that said” without a prior substantive claim; applying it when introducing an unrelated idea rather than a concession.
Similar / contraste
Nevertheless, On the other hand, However
Interferências
Learners sometimes omit ‘said’ and use just ‘that’, leading to ambiguity or grammatical errors.
Família do chunk
- concessive discourse markers (absolute)
Nuance
Conveys concessive dismissal – acknowledges validity of earlier point but highlights important caveats or limitations.
Efeito pragmático
Polishes discourse by signaling balanced thinking, indicating that subsequent remarks are not fully aligned with (or may even contradict) the preceding statement.
Dica de memória
That said
Nota
The phrase 'that said' is a fixed expression used to introduce a contrasting or qualifying point after an initial statement. It is commonly used in formal and academic contexts to signal balanced reasoning.
Upgrade path
“That being said, we must not overlook the limitations.”
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