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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For Marino, the project stood apart from any previous filming trip. Michelle Bruton, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Joseph Padron, who helped design and build the facility, said the plant utilizes sophisticated nano-filtration technology that sets it apart from previous systems. Joan Murray, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 That's the most expensive use of outside spending apart from Texas' contentious and protracted Senate race. Saige Miller, NPR, 5 Aug. 2026 Elsewhere, Will Campbell may be dealing with a new injury, Kyle Williams worked apart from the starters and the defense continued to deploy bulkier personnel at the start of team periods. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 5 Aug. 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 11 Aug. 2026.

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