not only

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not only
In the rather formal structure not only . . . but also, not only and but also can go immediately before the words or expressions that they modify.
We go there not only in winter, but also in summer.
Not only the bathroom was flooded, but also the rest of the house. The place was not only cold, but also damp.
Mid-position with the verb (see 15) is also possible. In this case, not only is generally used without do.
She not only sings like an angel, but also dances divinely. She not only plays the piano, but also the violin.
Not only can be moved to the beginning of a clause for emphasis. It is then followed by auxiliary verb + subject; do is used if there is no other auxiliary (for more about this word order, see 298). But can be left out in this case.
Not only has she been late three times; she has also done no work.
Not only do they need clothing, but they are also short of water.
Note that in informal English not only . . . but also is not very common; other structures are generally preferred.
We don't only go there in winter. We go in summer too.