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 And professional learning too often sat apart from the materials educators actually used in their classrooms. — Evan Stone, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026 One way to tell 164 apart from the other bears in the area is the dark vertical indentation on his upper muzzle (or snout). — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026 So, apart from losing a race-winning lead, there was no real harm done from that near-capsize. — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Breaking from competition Tutich said its AI technology platforms are what set West Shore Home apart from its competition and lead to creating its own innovation center. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 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
  • Among the Batman’s rogues whom the BTAS crew adored, Bane didn’t quite fit in, even beside relatively recent additions to the comics.
    — Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Her husband began hyperventilating beside her and was given a paper bag.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 24 Aug. 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
  • From there, Manfred can make distributions to clubs that receive revenue sharing — often smaller-market teams — and to teams that grow their local revenues in areas other than media, such as attendance.
    — Evan Drellich, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Registration is free; every eligible supporter can cast one free vote every 24 hours, and adults, other than the parents, may also make optional votes by donation.
    — Ethan M. Stone, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of other than
Preposition
  • More curious is that the hospital doesn’t appear to have been in use except for Hal’s treatment.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Every player with 500 is in the Hall of Fame, except for those connected to performance-enhancing drugs.
    — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 23 Aug. 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
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“Apart from.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/apart%20from. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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