not only but also — A correlative conjunction used to connect two elements, emphasizing that both are true or applicable
Part of speech: CONJUNCTION
Definition: A correlative conjunction used to connect two elements, emphasizing that both are true or applicable
Pronunciation (IPA): /nɑːt ˈoʊnli bʌt ˈɔːlsoʊ/
Korean meaning: 두 가지 요소를 연결하여 둘 다 해당됨을 강조하는 상관접속사 (~뿐만 아니라 ~도)
Korean pronunciation: 낫 **온**리 벗 **올**소
Example Sentences
- The new smartphone is not only expensive but also fragile.
- My cat is not only lazy but also a food thief who steals my sandwich.
- The exam was not only difficult but also surprisingly long.
not only but also
CONJUNCTION//nɑːt ˈoʊnli bʌt ˈɔːlsoʊ//
A correlative conjunction used to connect two elements, emphasizing that both are true or applicable
Excellent at both piano and winds
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Origin
영어의 기본 부정사 'not'과 부사 'only', 그리고 접속사 'but'과 부사 'also'가 결합하여 만들어진 상관접속사 구조입니다. 중세 영어 시대부터 강조를 위해 사용되기 시작했습니다.
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“The new smartphone is not only expensive but also fragile.”
“My cat is not only lazy but also a food thief who steals my sandwich.”
“The exam was not only difficult but also surprisingly long.”
“He not only forgot his homework but also wore his pajamas to school.”
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