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/
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
💡 Concept
She is not only a doctor but also a talented violinist who performs every weekend.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/nɑːt ˈoʊnli bʌt ˈɔːlsoʊ/
🇬🇧 UK/nɒt ˈəʊnli bʌt ˈɔːlsəʊ/
🌳Etymology
🎵Rhyme
solelyholyslowly
solely
holy
slowly
🔗Collocations
not only A but also B
not only beautiful but also intelligent
not only students but also teachers
not only can but also will
not only today but also tomorrow
📝Examples
“The new smartphone is not only expensive but also fragile.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“He not only forgot his homework but also wore his pajamas to school.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
both...andas well asin addition tomoreoverfurthermore
Antonyms
either...orneither...noronly
Related
correlative conjunctionsparallel structureemphasisaddition
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