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 What sets this type apart from the classic green watermelon often found at fruit stands is this melon is known for its dark, thick rinds. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado july 15, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026 The rain shower stocked with L’Occitane products and a deep soaking tub set the bathroom apart from a standard hotel setup. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026 Vinod Khosla’s public comments about religion and AI will also set him apart from most of his new NFL peers. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026 The best examples are the ones that tell a story and stand apart from others. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 14 July 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
  • The category remains small beside the $110 billion off-premise alcohol market.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Every night her mother slept beside her in a pullout hospital chair.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 20 July 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
  • The sad thing about that, other than lost traffic for me, is that fewer people got to see this riddle from yesterday’s Wordle Wednesday.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • When Bertha or its remnants reach west Texas Thursday evening and into Friday, very little is forecast to remain other than light rain and breezy conditions.
    — Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Definition of other than
Preposition
  • My family has always left shoes at the door, except for occasional circumstances like parties, et cetera.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 20 July 2026
  • The kids at camp are little more than an afterthought, except for one, Eden (Izza Jarvis), whose instability triggers Emily.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 20 July 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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