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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The ability to mimic the texture and performance of trad-gen leather proteins sets the material apart from competitors that rely on carbohydrate-heavy inputs, such as mycelium and apple skin. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2025 One thing that might have set Boulder apart from the crowd? Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2025 Every traveler has a habit that sets them apart from everyone else on a plane. Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025 Perhaps the biggest impact of the season, apart from launching Lady Gaga’s acting career, is the meme of Paulson as Sally gleefully cackling in bed in the light of her illuminated phone screen. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 Dec. 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 16 Dec. 2025.

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