other than

1 of 2

preposition

Synonyms of other thannext
: 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

Examples of other than in a Sentence

Preposition other than a new jacket, I bought no special clothes for the wedding
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Preposition
His civil rights conviction was largely thanks to Manly-Williams, who was the lone eyewitness, other than the victim. Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026 Unlike most other modern democracies, America has never held a national vote on a question other than who should occupy the presidency and vice presidency. The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
Conjunction
This construction suggests a purpose other than a burial. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026 But other than that, there was a lot of good stuff. Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for other than

Word History

First Known Use

Preposition

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Conjunction

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of other than was in the 15th century

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“Other than.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/other%20than. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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

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