Meaning
Having said that; used to introduce a contrasting point after a concession
Primary Function
concessive / qualifying connector
Communicative Purpose
to balance a positive or negative statement with a counterpoint
Pattern
That said
Core Structure
That said
Função primária
concessive / qualifying connector
Propósito comunicativo
to balance a positive or negative statement with a counterpoint
Situações de gatilho
discussions, reviews, written analyses
Contextos
both spoken and written, neutral to semi‑formal
Padrão
That said
Estrutura central
That said
Slots de substituição
counterpoint introducers like 'having said that', 'mind you'
Colocados típicos
- however
- nevertheless
- on the other hand
Substituições comuns
- even so
- however
Erros comuns
using 'that said' without a preceding statement to reference
Similar / contraste
having said that, mind you, on the other hand
Interferências
none major
Família do chunk
- concessive/qualifying connectors
Nuance
signals a balanced, thoughtful perspective; polite contradiction
Efeito pragmático
qualifies without rejecting completely
Dica de memória
balanced view
Nota
That said is a common way to introduce a contrasting or qualifying point after making a statement. It is often used in both spoken and written contexts to indicate a balanced or thoughtful perspective.
Upgrade path
but → that said → having said that
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