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 government in Caracas wants Venezuelans out and about, though the streets are quiet, apart from a few militia members mustering with their motorcycles. Mary Triny Mena, CNN Money, 5 Jan. 2026 That sets it apart from the myriad space operas populating big-budget TV in recent years; the relationships are the real substance of the show, the interstellar adventures are the dessert. Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026 The yoga pavilion and Pilates studio are great additions, but what sets this hotel apart from other weekend escapes is the holistic atmosphere. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Jan. 2026 Week after week, Matthew Stafford and Terrance Ferguson were inches apart from a big connection. Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 3 Jan. 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 8 Jan. 2026.

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