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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What really set it apart from other drugstore formulas in testing was the texture and finish. Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026 Other parts don’t require much maintenance, apart from an occasional simple wipe. Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026 The tightknit and family-friendly city of Lake Elsinore in Riverside County is about 70 miles southeast and a world apart from the glitz and glamour of the Hollywood Hills. Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026 All the shoulder pads, all the quotable quotes, an extra pump or two of girlboss feminism, and not a pulse to be found in the body — no reason for being, apart from the marketability of comfort. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Apr. 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 30 Apr. 2026.

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