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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The new design, which will be found everywhere from packaging for its wraps to its mobile app interface, uses brighter colors and a uniform font, in part to try to set it apart from quick-service competitors. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026 Nevertheless, this will face challenges finding outside distribution in Europe or North America, apart from appearances at Jewish film festivals. Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026 The daffodils here were almost finished, apart from one little patch of stragglers still flowering on heroically against the odds. Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026 The scalloped trim along the front pockets is an unexpected detail that sets them apart from a standard pair of pants, while the relaxed silhouette is still easy to style with sweaters, tees, and button-downs. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 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 20 Sep. 2026.

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