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4444mv Posted 11 years ago
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In this sentence: She is not only intelligent, but she is also smart. Is but incorrect there?
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4444mv Is but incorrect there? No, but the contrast is incorrect. 'intelligent' is nearly synonymous with 'smart'.

— CalifJim

  • 4444mv Is but incorrect there?
  • No, but the contrast is incorrect.
  • 'intelligent' is nearly synonymous with 'smart'.
  • She is not only intelligent, but she is also beautiful.
  • _________ More idiomatically: Not only is she intelligent; she is beautiful.
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4444mvIs but incorrect there?
No, but the contrast is incorrect. 'intelligent' is nearly synonymous with 'smart'.

She is not only intelligent, but she is also beautiful.
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More idiomatically:

Not only is she intelligent; she is beautiful.

CJ
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It's clear now. Thanks a lot.
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