Idiom
not only
Meaning
you use this to introduce two related facts, where the second fact is even more important or surprising than the first.
Examples
“She is not only smart but also very kind.”
“The new restaurant is not only affordable but also serves the best food in the city.”
“The discovery was not only unexpected but also fundamentally changed how scientists understand the evolution of this rare species.”
Examples
simple
“She is not only smart but also very kind.”
contextual
“The new restaurant is not only affordable but also serves the best food in the city.”
complex
“The discovery was not only unexpected but also fundamentally changed how scientists understand the evolution of this rare species.”
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
- Updated