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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There’s also a hugely impressive stand that sets Adams Park apart from most of the other clubs who have come into the EFL over the past three or so decades. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 But the show stands apart from its fellow series in Prime Video’s ongoing investment in YA and new adult stories thanks to its careful deployment of these throwbacks. Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026 Its light featured nearly no metal or elemental signatures apart from helium and hydrogen. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026 The Gravity's software and driving dynamics set it apart from rivals. Charles Singh, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for apart from

Word History

First Known Use

1724, in the meaning defined above

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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 17 Aug. 2026.

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