apart from

preposition

Definition of apart fromnext
as in except
not including apart from the saggy roof, the cottage is in pretty good shape

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Recent Examples of apart from Its light featured nearly no metal or elemental signatures apart from helium and hydrogen. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 12 Aug. 2026 The Gravity's software and driving dynamics set it apart from rivals. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026 No real divisions emerged in the field, apart from Sanford and Lynch favoring some congressional role in the US-Israel war with Iran. — David Weigel, semafor.com, 11 Aug. 2026 The separation also meant the couple was apart from their older sons, Mallee, 4, and Banks, 3, who remained at home with their aunt, according to the GoFundMe. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for apart from
Recent Examples of Synonyms for apart from
  1. except
  2. beside
  3. besides
  4. other than
  5. except for
  6. but
Preposition
  • At Dollywood’s DreamMore Resort, face masks are required in public areas, except when dining or swimming, capacity of public areas will be limited, and housekeeping and public area attendants will increase their cleaning procedures.
    — Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 4 June 2020
  • The city advised all residents to stay inside except those going to and from work and anyone seeking or giving emergency care, according to Mayor Eric Garcetti's official Twitter account.
    — NBC News, NBC News, 1 June 2020
Definition of except
Preposition
  • Every weekday morning, Luwi Ikabala sets up a sewing machine beside piles of sweet potatoes and firewood at the main market in Goroka, in the highlands of Papua New Guinea.
    — Rachel Aviv, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Search for Flow Space, check the box beside our name and refresh your results.
    — Flow Space Staff, Flow Space, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of beside
Preposition
  • But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground.
    — Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, 2 June 2020
  • The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times.
    — Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, 31 May 2020
Definition of besides
Preposition
  • Unfortunately, Mom doesn’t want anyone other than my sister and me to care for her.
    — Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
  • At this point, Priscilla has realized that Lucky is probably the only other person other than Priscilla that truly loved Cary.
    — Max Gao, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of other than
Preposition
  • But any college offers that came during his previous season were gone, except for one, at Dordt University in Iowa.
    — Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Edward’s long and bloody campaign was nearly over, except for this one castle, which inconveniently happened to perch along a strategically important road to Edinburgh.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of except for
Preposition
  • Normally, big job losses trigger massive searches for full-time jobs, but this crisis has been anything but normal.
    — Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 1 June 2020
  • Despite the pleas for calm, the nation seemed anything but as a fitful week drew to a close.
    — Robert Klemko, Washington Post, 30 May 2020
Definition of but

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“Apart from.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apart%20from. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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