aside from

preposition

1

chiefly US : in addition to : besides

Aside from being well written, the book is also beautifully illustrated.

2

chiefly US : except for

Aside from us, there were only a half dozen people there.

Synonyms of aside from

• except
• beside
• besides
• but
• apart from
• except for

Examples of aside from in a Sentence

aside from the C in geometry, he made all A's this term

Recent Examples on the Web

Right now, aside from hybrids the right mix increasingly means having affordable vehicles, as many Americans grapple with inflation, high gas prices and other issues have been pushed out of the new vehicle market. — Michael Wayland, CNBC, 1 July 2026

The beauty of this European linen camp shirt—aside from its lightweight feel—is its versatility. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2026

The second largest mammals on Earth Southern elephant seals are the largest mammals on our planet, aside from whales, according to the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 1 July 2026

Cox has effectively had no professional infield experience aside from four innings at second base with Single-A San Jose in 2024. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 30 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for aside from

• abomasum
• become
• checksum
• humdrum
• income
• outcome
• pisum
• succumb
• therefrom
• wherefrom
• bum
• chum

Kids Definition

aside from

preposition

: with the exception of : except for

aside from a few pieces of bread, the food is gone