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 venue prohibits recording equipment apart from smartphones. Mars Salazar, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026 The aircraft’s ability to combine altitude, speed, and endurance at this scale sets it apart from many existing platforms. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Feb. 2026 Madden portrays Secretary of Defense Webb Preston, who has a technology background that sets him apart from most politicians. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026 Add a little cinnamon or cayenne to set them apart from other brownies. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 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

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“Apart from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apart%20from. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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