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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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In August 2023, Zoe shared a sweet video of her two sons reuniting after a few weeks apart from each other. Emma Kershaw, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025 What Happens Next Rajan said viewers can still tell AI apart from reality with a few key details. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2025 The investigation will cover the entire EEA apart from Italy, to avoid an overlap with its own ongoing proceedings for the possible imposition of interim measures concerning Meta's conduct. Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2025 Focusing on emotional needs and themes like being kind, caring about others, and seeing the best in people are what set this show apart from others. Sherri Gordon, Parents, 3 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 8 Dec. 2025.

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