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
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
So, apart from our open defiance of all things old-world, why did America ultimately align itself against the British? Byron Hurd, The Drive, 26 Feb. 2026 Under the direction of prolific storyteller Joko Anwar, the film has a distinctive voice that sets it apart from others in the genre. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Feb. 2026 That’s the name of the show itself, which is apart from the rest of the experience. Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026 The beach scene in Deauville almost feels like its own short film, in a way, apart from the movie. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 26 Feb. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Apart from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apart%20from. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster