Meaning
Introduces a statement that qualifies or contradicts what has just been said, signaling the speaker is acknowledging an opposing viewpoint while maintaining balance.
Primary Function
Concessive contrast
Communicative Purpose
To signal concession or counterpoint within an argument, showing awareness of alternative perspectives.
Pattern
Having said that
Core Structure
Having said that
Função primária
Concessive contrast
Propósito comunicativo
To signal concession or counterpoint within an argument, showing awareness of alternative perspectives.
Situações de gatilho
When presenting information followed by a potential objection; after stating a positive attribute to then address its limitations.
Contextos
Discussions, debates, formal presentations, essays, and any context where nuance in reasoning matters (e.g., academic writing, business negotiations).
Padrão
Having said that
Estrutura central
Having said that
Slots de substituição
The contrasting concession (a clause opposing the preceding claim).
Colocados típicos
- however
- nevertheless
Substituições comuns
- That said
- Be that as it may
- Even so
Erros comuns
Using "Having said that" without first establishing an affirmative premise; treating it merely as transitional filler rather than concessive.
Similar / contraste
On the other hand, Mind you
Interferências
It's a concessive marker, not just "also".
Família do chunk
- That said
- Still and all
Nuance
Creates a balanced tone by acknowledging limitations while preserving overall positivity/negativity of the original statement; e.g., 'He’s talented. Having said that, he can be challenging to work with.'
Efeito pragmático
Signals fairness and openness to counterarguments, indicating the speaker values nuance over absolutism.
Dica de memória
Balanced contrast marker
Nota
This chunk is often used in formal and informal discussions to introduce a contrasting idea or concession, promoting a balanced view and acknowledging potential counterarguments.
Upgrade path
That being said, This notwithstanding
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