not only … but also

• تركيب يُستخدم للتوكيد، يفيد أن الأمر لا يقتصر على شيء واحد بل يتجاوزه إلى شيء آخر غالبًا ما يكون أهم أو أبرز. يقابل في العربية تركيب «ليس فقط... بل أيضًا».

A correlative conjunction pattern used to add emphasis by introducing two related elements, where the second element is often more surprising, important, or informative. It highlights that both elements are true and increases the impact of the statement. The structure requires grammatical parallelism, meaning the parts after 'not only' and 'but also' should have the same grammatical form.

الأنماطnot · only · SLOT · but · also · SLOT

1. Addition with emphasisB1formal

   Used to connect two ideas or elements, emphasizing that both are true, with the second element often being more important or unexpected.

   إضافة مع توكيد

   • She is not only intelligent but also hardworking.
   • The project was not only successful but also profitable.
   • He not only finished the task but also improved it.
   • This book is not only interesting but also useful.
   • They not only solved the problem but also prevented future issues.
   • The film was not only entertaining but also educational.
   • He is not only a teacher but also a mentor.
   • The solution is not only simple but also effective.
   • She not only speaks English but also Spanish.
   • The system is not only fast but also reliable.

2. Emphasis with inversion (formal style)B2formal

   When 'not only' is placed at the beginning of a sentence, it can cause subject-verb inversion for emphasis, especially in formal or written English.

   التوكيد بالقلب (الأسلوب الرسمي)

   • Not only did he apologize, but he also offered compensation.
   • Not only is she talented, but she is also very disciplined.
   • Not only did they arrive late, but they also forgot the documents.
   • Not only has the company grown, but it has also expanded internationally.
   • Not only was the plan ineffective, but it was also costly.
   • Not only do we need more time, but we also need more resources.
   • Not only did she win, but she also broke the record.
   • Not only are the results accurate, but they are also consistent.
   • Not only did he fail, but he also refused to try again.
   • Not only has the system improved, but it has also become more stable.

3. Parallel actions or rolesB1formal

   Used to describe a person, object, or situation that has multiple roles, qualities, or performs multiple actions, emphasizing their combined significance.

   أدوار أو أفعال متوازية

   • He is not only a manager but also a leader.
   • She is not only my colleague but also my friend.
   • This device is not only a phone but also a camera.
   • They are not only partners but also competitors.
   • The course is not only theoretical but also practical.
   • He not only writes code but also designs systems.
   • She not only teaches but also conducts research.
   • The company not only produces goods but also provides services.
   • This tool is not only simple but also powerful.
   • He is not only responsible for sales but also for marketing.