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

If the impasse does not end before then, the union will keep the current contract until 2027 — but employees would no longer receive wage increases other than those earned for additional years of service. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026

In the ensuing decades after District 33 absorbed McAuley, the McAuley building deteriorated, with no significant maintenance done to it and no use other than for records and equipment storage. — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Or to be more precise, without any accompanists other than himself. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 July 2026

The Yankees don’t appear inclined to push the issue of Anthony Volpe playing any position other than shortstop. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 20 July 2026