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woaini4380 · #1 (**permalink**) 16-Nov-2006, 01:43

which is better? He is not only a teacher but also a friend of ours. or He is only a teacher but also a good friend of ours.

mykwyner · #2 (**permalink**) 16-Nov-2006, 02:03

They have different meanings.

"He is not only...." means he is a friend in addition to being a teacher.

"He is only a teacher..." means he is merely a teacher (not a professor, author, scientist, etc.).

MikeNewYork · #3 (**permalink**) 16-Nov-2006, 03:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by woaini4380

which is better? He is not only a teacher but also a friend of ours. or He is only a teacher but also a good friend of ours.

I would not use the second. If the second meaning that mkwyner saw is intended, it would be better as:

He is only a teacher, but he is a good friend of ours.


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