in its own right

Register · Neutral Neutral — appropriate in most situations, both spoken and written, without sounding too casual or too stiff. CEFR B2

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Example

“The sequel is a great film in its own right.”

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perspective

Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

at the end of the day Informal · CEFR B1

ultimately; when everything is considered

on the other hand Neutral · CEFR B1

used to introduce a contrasting point of view or alternative

overall picture Neutral · CEFR B1

the complete view of a situation, including all the main parts

pros and cons Neutral · CEFR B1

the advantages and disadvantages of something

boil down to Informal · CEFR B2

to be summarized as or reduced to the most essential point

in (the) light of Formal · CEFR B2

considering or because of (new information or circumstances)

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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