but at the same moment vs had not even

These two phrases are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. 'But at the same moment' is used to introduce a contrasting idea or action that occurs simultaneously, while 'had not even' is used to emphasize the absence of a particular action or state. They are correct in their respective contexts.

Last updated: March 11, 2024 • 748 views

but at the same moment

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to introduce a contrasting idea or action that occurs simultaneously.

This phrase is used to show a contrast between two actions or ideas that happen at the same time. It is often used in storytelling or descriptions.

Examples:

She was laughing, but at the same moment, tears were streaming down her face.
He was excited about the promotion, but at the same moment, he felt a sense of dread.
The car screeched to a halt, but at the same moment, the driver jumped out.
The sun was shining brightly, but at the same moment, dark clouds started to gather.
I wanted to speak up, but at the same moment, I lost my voice.

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Mar 11, 2014 ... To be sure Author Clotilde Perrin tells us exactly that, to explain how time zones work, but "At the same moment" is a refrain for a prose poem ...
But at the same moment she understood, and a light of infinite happiness came into her eyes. She knew and had no doubt that he loved her beyond everything ...
Jane began to speak, but at the same moment Helen appeared. If only he had not chosen that moment to walk into the room. very/precise/exact moment: At that ...
But at the same moment she understood, and a light of infinite happiness came into her eyes. She knew and had no doubt that he loved her beyond everything ...

had not even

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize the absence of a particular action or state.

This phrase is used to emphasize that something did not happen or was not present, often to express surprise or disappointment.

Examples:

He had not even started his homework when the teacher collected it.
She had not even heard the news about the accident.
They had not even considered the possibility of losing the game.
I had not even thought about what to say in response.
The project had not even begun when they announced the deadline.

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Feb 3, 2014 ... ... did not mislead the public on the Benghazi attack and going so far as to say the IRS targeting scandal had “not even a smidgen of corruption.
Feb 5, 2015 ... He added that they “agreed to disagree,” only to later be contradicted by Varoufakis who said that the pair had not even managed that much.
The answer means, "Not only have we not received the Holy Spirit, but we had not even heard that the dispensation of the Spirit was Come." Gill's Exposition of ...
For a long time I used to go to bed early. Sometimes, when I had put out my candle, my eyes would close so quickly that I had not even time to say “I'm going to ...

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but at the same moment vs had not even