not simply

not simply
not only/​just/​merely/​simply phrase
used for emphasizing that, although something is true, something else is also true or is more important

Our apartment is not only centrally located, it’s near a park too.

We need to talk about these problems, not simply assume they will resolve themselves.

not only...but (also):

There are problems not only with the students, but also with the teachers themselves.

not only do/​will/​can etc:

Not only can he make people laugh, he can make them cry as well.

Thesaurus: ways of emphasizing that something is true or exactsynonym
Main entry: not

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • not merely — not only/​just/​merely/​simply phrase used for emphasizing that, although something is true, something else is also true or is more important Our apartment is not only centrally located, it’s near a park too. We need to talk about these problems …   Useful english dictionary

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