apart from

preposition

Synonyms of apart fromnext
: other than : besides, except for

Examples of apart from in a Sentence

apart from the saggy roof, the cottage is in pretty good shape
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Lior Torenberg explains what sets the Sad Girl Grifter (SGG) apart from her lying, scheming peers. Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026 Underneath, a few key upgrades set it apart from the garden-variety wagon. Byron Hurd, The Drive, 22 Jan. 2026 The Dance Hall will be a place to dance and drink in a more comfortable setting apart from the crowds. Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026 Kellou, a young woman from a nearby village, is troubled by haunting visions that set her apart from those around her. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for apart from

Word History

First Known Use

1724, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of apart from was in 1724

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“Apart from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apart%20from. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.

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