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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One of the walkers, Stebbins (Garrett Wareing), sets himself apart from the other walkers, avoiding making close connections with the other contestants in an attempt to win. Leia Mendoza, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025 What sets Leviyev apart from her competitors is the fact that each treatment is handled with utmost compassion, precision, and a belief that external beauty is a result of harmony between internal bodily functions. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025 What really sets this show apart from so many others is the way technology is employed so effectively. David Lyman, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025 What does set Gen Z apart from older generational cohorts, however, is their rejection of outdated workplace models that don’t fit with the modern age. Hanne Jesca Bax, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025 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 15 Sep. 2025.

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