Apr 13, 2017 · This is why logicians use iff for 'if and only if'. I think it would be useful in real life, but can't see it catching on.

Which is grammatically correct? I can only do so much in this time. or I can do only so much in this time.

Sep 7, 2010 · Not only are there students in the room, but also parents. (here, the parents are there part is not quite required, so you don't have to say but parents are also there because it's implied.)

Apr 4, 2014 · Only does not carry a vague implication of a small number. It carries a connotation of a small number, sometimes one alone; an only child, the only redhead, the one and only. Only: "being …

Jun 9, 2020 · However, "one and only one" adds emphasis to the fact that there is only one, and draws attention to it. For example, the student who is the only one who failed, might feel more ashamed if …

It is normally only used for a college or university, not for a high school; the last would sound a bit silly and pretentious. However, silly and pretentious can be humorous, so talking about your primary …

Jan 24, 2016 · It only ever seemed like a perfectly natural usage to me (I'm sure I've been using it freely for half a century or more, here in the UK). So I was a bit surprised to find that my NGram suggests …

Jan 13, 2022 · Would one say they “typically only use public transportation” or “typically use only public transportation” inverting the order ? This is to settle an argument between my friends.

Jun 24, 2015 · The word only is therefore modifying the Subject, and so we don't need inversion here, and we do not, therefore, need DO -support either. Basically, only if there is preposing of some …

Mar 9, 2016 · For Only in the upper class, the only restricts in the inclusion (in, as opposed to out). But no matter which you restrict, there are only two groups under discussion -- upperclass women and …