apart from

preposition

: 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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Modern belt drive systems, such as those from Gates, are made of a complex mixture of materials (above) that provide a service life far longer than a chain, operate in near silence, and require little to no maintenance, apart from periodic tension adjustments. William Roberson, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025 At the same time, Google is seeking to set itself apart from AI upstarts. Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025 Pedro Porro Age: 25 Contract expires: 2028 Pretty much every member of the squad was impacted by injury in 2024-25 — apart from Porro. Jay Harris, New York Times, 29 May 2025 The part that feels especially Saturnian is that key distinction: moral qualities judged apart from intelligence, competence, or special talents. Colin Bedell, Them., 28 May 2025 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 4 Jun. 2025.

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