Both — Not only

Something that exists only in your mind and is not real.

Example: She has an imaginary friend that she talks to when she's alone.

Not complete or whole.

Example: We only have partial information about the problem so far.

Caring only about yourself and not about other people.

Example: It was selfish of him to take the last piece of cake without asking.

Not deep; having only a short distance from the top to the bottom.

Example: The water in the pool is very shallow, so it's safe for children to play.

Lasting for only a short time and not permanent.

Example: She found a temporary job for the summer.

A person who does not eat meat or fish, usually for health, moral, or religious reasons.

Example: My sister is a vegetarian, so she only eats vegetables, fruits, and grains.

Working or doing something for only part of the usual time, not full-time.

Example: She has a part-time job at a café while she studies at university.

unnecessary worry or excitement about something that is not very important.

Example: She made a big fuss about the small mistake in the report.

kept out of sight or not easily found.

Example: She found a hidden door behind the bookshelf.

Telling the truth and not lying, cheating, or stealing.

Example: She is always honest about her feelings, even when it's difficult.

To not pay attention to someone or something on purpose.

Example: She tried to talk to him, but he just ignored her.

In a way that is not allowed by the law.

Example: He was caught driving illegally without a license.

Not correct, suitable, or acceptable in a particular situation.

Example: It is improper to wear casual clothes to a formal meeting.

Not correct or true; wrong.

Example: Your answer is incorrect, so please try again.

A word (such as "a" or "an") used before a singular noun to refer to something not specific.

Example: "You use an indefinite article like 'a' before a word starting with a consonant sound."

Not controlled or influenced by others; able to do things by yourself.

Example: She is very independent and likes to make her own decisions.

Not going in a straight line or not done in a direct way.

Example: She gave an indirect answer to the question, avoiding the main topic.

The basic form of a verb, usually preceded by "to," that is not changed to show tense or subject.

Example: In the sentence "I want to eat," the word "to eat" is an infinitive.

Not guilty of a crime or doing something wrong.

Example: She was found innocent of the charges after the trial.

Done on purpose or with a plan, not by accident.

Example: She intentionally left the door open so the cat could come inside.

In a way that is not done by choice or on purpose.

Example: She involuntarily jumped when she heard the loud noise.

Not happening at regular times or not following a normal pattern.

Example: His heartbeat was irregular, so the doctor decided to run more tests.

mostly or mainly, but not completely.

Example: The success of the project was largely due to the team's hard work.

Allowed by law or connected to the law.

Example: It is not legal to drive a car without a license.

A person who does not tell the truth.

Example: Everyone knew he was a liar because he kept making up stories.

Not firm or strong, and hanging or bending loosely.

Example: The flowers looked limp after being in the sun all day.

A pleasure or indulgence that is not strictly necessary but brings enjoyment.

Example: Taking a day off to relax by the beach felt like an incredible luxury.

Not severe, strong, or extreme.

Example: The weather was mild, so we decided to go for a walk.

not very important or serious.

Example: There are a few minor changes to the schedule.

A situation in which someone does not understand something correctly.

Example: There was a misunderstanding about the meeting time, so I arrived late.

A device that connects a computer to the internet or another network.

Example: I need to restart the modem because the internet is not working.

Not too much or too little; average in amount, intensity, or degree.

Example: The weather was moderate, so we decided to go for a walk.

Not wearing any clothes.

Example: The little boy ran around the garden completely naked.

recently or not long ago.

Example: She moved into a newly built apartment last month.

A name that is not someone's real name but is used instead, often as a shorter or more informal version.

Example: Her nickname at school was "Sunny" because she was always smiling.

Not in or to any place.

Example: We looked for the keys, but they were nowhere to be found.

Happening or done sometimes but not regularly or often.

Example: She enjoys the occasional trip to the countryside.

Sometimes, but not often.

Example: She occasionally goes to the gym when she has free time.

Not modern or no longer in style or use.

Example: My grandparents still use an old-fashioned phone without a touchscreen.

Not special, different, or unusual in any way; normal or typical.

Example: She lives in an ordinary house on a quiet street.

relating to food or farming methods that do not use artificial chemicals.

Example: She always buys organic vegetables from the local market.

Used to describe things that happen or are used outside, not inside a building.

Example: We enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and camping.

To make something illegal or not allowed by law.

Example: The government decided to outlaw smoking in public places.

No longer useful or modern because it is old or not current.

Example: This computer is out-of-date and cannot run the latest software.

A small group of words that work together but do not form a complete sentence.

Example: She used the phrase "on cloud nine" to describe how happy she was.

the state of being very poor and not having enough money to meet basic needs.

Example: Many families in the area live in poverty and struggle to buy food.

Very valuable or important and not to be wasted or treated carelessly.

Example: She keeps her precious jewelry in a safe place.

A group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

Example: The prefix "un-" in "unhappy" means "not."

The act of officially not allowing something, especially by law.

Example: There is a prohibition on smoking in public places.

A penalty given to someone for doing something wrong or breaking a rule.

Example: The teacher gave him a punishment for not doing his homework.