admittedly
/əd'mitidli/
Definition
- Adverb:
- Used to introduce a statement that acknowledges a fact or point that weakens one's main argument or that is surprising or unexpected: It signals that the speaker is conceding something true, often something that might seem to contradict their overall point or that is an unfavorable detail.
Usage
- Position in a Sentence: "Admittedly" is typically used at the beginning of a sentence or clause, followed by a comma. It can also be placed after the subject or at the end of a clause for stylistic variation, though this is less common.
- Function: It is a sentence adverb (or disjunct) that comments on the entire statement, expressing concession or acknowledgment.
Examples
- (I acknowledge this fact, which may weaken my position.)
- (I concede that it is difficult before arguing we should proceed.)
- (The speaker acknowledges a potential drawback.)
Advanced Usage
- "It is admittedly true that...": A more formal construction to frame a concession.
- It is admittedly true that the plan has risks, but the potential rewards are great.
- Used to introduce a contrasting point after a positive statement:
- The movie was entertaining. Admittedly, the plot was full of holes. (The second sentence concedes a flaw.)
Variants and Related Words
- Admit (verb): To confess or acknowledge something to be true.
- I must admit that I was wrong.
- Admission (noun): The act of admitting or something that is admitted.
- His admission of guilt surprised everyone.
- Granted (adverb/conjunction): Similar to "admittedly," used to concede a point.
- Granted, it's not the best solution, but it's the only one we have.
Synonyms
- Certainly: Used to admit something is true (often more emphatic).
- Concededly: A more formal synonym meaning "as must be conceded."
- To be sure: A phrase used to acknowledge a fact before making a contrasting statement.
- Undeniably: Used to state something cannot be denied, often stronger than "admittedly."
Related Phrases
- It must be admitted that...: A phrase with the same concessional function.
- It must be admitted that the initial cost is high.
- While it is true that...: A conjunction phrase introducing a concessional clause.
- While it is true that the system is old, it remains reliable.
Adverb
- as acknowledged
- true, she is the smartest in her class
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