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

The court ruled that proving Montgomery had DNA on his body from someone other than Conahan wouldn't exonerate him. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026

And, for a few moments, simply focus on something other than what had happened. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

But, other than the fact that Kalieb Osborne is a superior athlete at the QB position and the team is well-equipped with playmakers, there wasn’t much to glean from a performance that lacked any sort of challenge. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 10 Sep. 2026

And there’s also been a real increase in dancers collaborating with artists as equals, appearing in roles other than backup. — Billboard Japan, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026