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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In the film’s early scenes, Iñárritu and Cruise have fun with our perception of Cruise as a sort of deity of cinema who lives apart from the rest of us. — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 30 Sep. 2026 Additional features, such as Conversation Awareness, Transparency, and Live Translation, further set them apart from competitors. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 Vanicream’s gentleness is what sets it apart from other moisturizers. — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026 This four-star stay is full of both traditional amenities (including daily continental breakfast—hard to come by today) and unique offerings that set it apart from neighboring hotels. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026 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 Oct. 2026.

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