2007-03-15 05:30:29 · 4 answers · asked by j2 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
'To that end' means 'so'. It is formal and rare, and should only be used in academic writing.
"The government is aiming to reduce carbon emissions. To that end, it is considering increasing air fares."
'Having said that' is useful in spoken English. In short, it means 'but' and always, starts a sentence. It is used when you have 2 contrasting opinions.
"The weather was crap on Sunday so I had to stay in. Having said that, I did get a lot of work done in the house."
2007-03-15 06:29:16 · answer #1 · answered by wizard bob 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Those words are almost always useless phrases that use up ink but convey no meaning. If you would like to see a short guide on writing, the book "Elements of Style" will help immensely. I used it in English class years ago and still keep a copy handy.
2007-03-15 05:35:14 · answer #2 · answered by n0witrytobeamused 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both phrases are used to carry on a point or points further. For example: "We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, and secure the blessings of liberty for ourselves and our prosperity, do ordain and establish this Constiution for the United States of America." "To that end (what point(s) do you wish to make to assert your pro or con stand on the matter)? "Having said that," (what point(s) of interest(s) do you wish to emphasize to the reader)?
2007-03-15 05:40:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The English language is tricky. Having said that, throw phrases in where you feel it is appropriate. Often, English uses cliches' to describe a feeling. To that end, use specific wording as a metaphor or to finalize a thought - such as what is included in this paragraph.
(Wow I used em both! I'm impressed!)
2007-03-15 05:35:36 · answer #4 · answered by ~*Kim*~ 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
To That End
2016-10-06 08:57:34 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both of these phrases are absolute affectations (pretense & snobbery) and as an English teacher, whenever I see them used it makes my teeth ache... use "to accomplish..." and "however"/"even so/though". These are much more elegantly simple and succinct.
2007-03-15 05:39:29 · answer #6 · answered by Just Me 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RE:
When can I or do I use "To that end" and "Having said that" at the beginning of the sentence?
2015-08-02 04:20:27 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"To that end" is not grammatically correct. You can use it, but it's not going to be correct.
Having said that, I think I've said it all.
2007-03-15 05:34:46 · answer #8 · answered by starbucks4jessica 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think you can
2007-03-15 05:37:48 · answer #9 · answered by Kate J 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋