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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In recent years, the Grammys have put an extra spotlight on one or more recently deceased artists per year, sometimes as part of the In Memoriam spot and sometimes apart from it. Paul Grein, Billboard, 26 Sep. 2025 These options—some with televisions and some more for sipping before or after the game—offer a bit of variation apart from the many student-heavy venues. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2025 Gibbon started his research by reading about the famous Irish family as there was slim pickings for visual references apart from a few paintings and photographs. Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025 Not only were we impressed with the looks and aesthetics of the Defender Limited’s exterior and interior, but its usage, comfort and style set it apart from other side-by-sides exponentially. Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 2025.

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