other than

1 of 2

preposition

: with the exception of : except for, besides

other than that, nothing happened

other than

2 of 2

conjunction

: except, but

cannot be changed other than by judicial order

Synonyms

Preposition

• apart from
• aside from
• bar
• barring
• beside
• besides
• but
• except
• excepting
• except for
• excluding
• exclusive of
• outside
• outside of
• save
• saving

Examples of other than in a Sentence

Preposition

other than a new jacket, I bought no special clothes for the wedding

Recent Examples on the Web

Preposition

The Slovakian authorities have released little information about the assassination attempt, other than to say it was carried out by a man with political grievances who had been radicalized after the most recent presidential election. —Sara Cincurova, New York Times, 23 May 2024

Now, there is barely any available land in the area that can be used for anything other than homes, Vidales said. —Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 23 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Preposition

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Conjunction

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

other than

1 of 2 preposition

: except for, besides

other than that, nothing happened

other than

2 of 2 conjunction

: except entry 3 sense 2, but

cannot enter other than by special permission