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phrase
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used for emphasizing that, although something is true, something else is also true or is more important

Example

Our apartment is not only centrally located, it's near a park too.

Example

We need to talk about these problems, not simply assume they will resolve themselves.

Example

There are problems not only with the students, but also with the teachers themselves.

Example

Not only can he make people laugh, he can make them cry as well.

Synonyms and related words
actually certainly clearly
Definition not in American English