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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But apart from one dribble and shot from Gittens, plus a few flashes from Estevao, the duo did not contribute enough. Simon Johnson, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Apple is also focusing on Siri’s new AI capabilities with the new phones, emphasizing privacy and security to stand apart from rivals who are further along in incorporating AI. Barbara Ortutay, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 Who has the independent authority to cut risk, and does that authority sit apart from the person generating the returns? Steven Brod, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026 The roommates’ construction paper method avoids that contact entirely, which is what sets their approach apart from most temporary wall treatments. Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 8 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 13 Sep. 2026.

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