Synonyms of other (than)

other (than) 1 of 2

adverb

as in else

in a different way

we cannot make it to the party other than by canceling the previous engagement

Synonyms & Similar Words

• else
• differently
• otherwise
• variously
• dissimilarly
• diversely

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• likewise
• similarly

other than

2 of 2

preposition

as in except

not including

other than a new jacket, I bought no special clothes for the wedding

Synonyms & Similar Words

• except
• beside
• besides
• but
• except for
• apart from
• excluding
• saving
• bar
• outside of
• exclusive of
• outside
• aside from
• save
• barring

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of other (than)

Preposition

Her convalescence left no trace in me other than the sense of peace – writing about it now makes space for it, stretches it across the page – and the serene light in that room on the third or fourth floor of the hospital. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

Answer anything other than yes, and the system returns your call to the 911 queue for a human call-taker. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026

What remains is the belief that his life can still become something other than the story told about him. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Otherwise, you may be tempted to use the money for purposes other than advancing your financial goals. — Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026