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Anonymous Posted 5 years ago
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Not only, but also

Hi,

I am familiar with the usage of 'not only but also'. But can we also shorten it like:

Not only his family members but even his friends were crooked.

Thank you so much.

  

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It does not shorten it, but using "even" is OK to substitute for "also."

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