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 narrowness of the land means that the resort is swaddled between two beaches—Playa Blanca and Playa Virador—setting it apart from other nearby hotels. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026 The company stands apart from many traditional high jewelers in several ways. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Waterfront spots While there’s nothing about the food at the Natomas location of Chevy’s Fresh Mex at 1369 Garden Highway that sets it apart from the others in the chain, the riverfront location certainly does. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026 Even so, a violent curse bedevils them, a sophisticated feat of careful writing and directorial sensitivity that sets Chiarella apart from the gorehounds. Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 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 21 May. 2026.

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