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Bookmark or Share- Difference between (Both. . .and ) and ( Not only . . . but also )The only difference is that in 'Not only... but also', the second item is a new idea (perhaps the previous conversation had been about cats only), or something unexpected. – Kate Bunting Commented Nov 22, 2020 at 11:03
- What is a word to describe something that belongs exclusively to or is ...The question asked for ' a word (or idiom or phrase) that describes something which is perceived as belonging to one person or group of people only'. Which 'peculiar to' fits. if there is some other aspect to my answer that is incorrect in some way, it will be easier for me to correct if you let me know what it is.
- phrases - "Only when..." vs "it was only when..." - English Language ...1. You can use either "only when" and "It was only when", both are very similarly used. However there is a subtle difference in the pace/style of the story-telling in both cases. In " Only When ", there is a sense of urgency, a slightly more 'involved' writing. "It was only when" is by comparision more 'relaxed' writing, more like someone is ...
- Correct use of "consist" - English Language & Usage Stack ExchangeConsist of means "be composed or made up of". The NOAD reports three different meanings of consist, but the verb is always used with a preposition: consist of, consist in, consist with. The exhibition consists of 180 drawings. His duties consist in taking the condition of the barometer. The information perfectly consists with our friend's account.
- Correct position of "only" - English Language & Usage Stack ExchangeRobusto, et al, should be correct but "only" is a rather unusual word, in that context and idiomatic misuse normally overrule all else. "in this time" and even the specific "do so much" blur the issue and generally, "I can only do…". should really be "I can do only…".
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