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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One design aspect that sets it apart from its competitors is its shake alert feature that reminds you to wiggle the contents of the basket at the optimal time. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025 While the Frasers keep a united front against outside intruders, family secrets finally coming to light threaten to tear them apart from the inside. Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 25 Dec. 2025 African swine fever virus doesn’t make people ill, so, apart from Spanish hog farmers, why should anyone care about this outbreak in Spain? Andrew Noymer, Oc Register, 24 Dec. 2025 Many characteristics of Shaker life and belief set them apart from other Protestant Christians, but their name derives from one of the most obvious. Christian Goodwillie, The Conversation, 22 Dec. 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 Dec. 2025.

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