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Definition of other (than)next
as in else
in a different way we cannot make it to the party other than by canceling the previous engagement

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other than

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preposition

as in except
not including other than a new jacket, I bought no special clothes for the wedding

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Recent Examples of other (than)
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Murray pointed out that Chinati has 12 other permanent installations other than the famed aluminum pieces that will still be on view. Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026 What do Big Ten teams have to fear from Indiana other than their head coach and their new QB? Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Ossoff accused of sexism, misogyny by conservatives Conservatives were quick to jump on Ossoff's comment, calling it sexist and misogynistic to imply that Harp was with the president for any reason other than her official capacity. Irene Wright, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 For a while, Clark tells us, nobody in Königsberg seemed interested in talking about anything other than the lurid lives of the Muckers, as the Ebelians came to be called. Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for other (than)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for other (than)
Adverb
  • And besides that, everybody else benefits from being able to enjoy their special gifts.
    John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Or make your toilet more accessible While most little ones feel more comfortable starting out on a potty, some might actually prefer using a regular toilet like everyone else.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
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
Adverb
  • Read on its own, the essay is a reasonable brief for why enterprises should treat this moment differently than the last decade of cybersecurity practice.
    Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The language of family trusts can be interpreted differently by siblings and their attorneys.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Aug. 2026
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
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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

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“Other (than).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/other%20%28than%29. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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