apart from

preposition

: other than : besides, except for

Examples of apart from in a Sentence

apart from the saggy roof, the cottage is in pretty good shape
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What sets it apart from other labels is its signature punk and subversive aesthetics, consequently appealing to brides who crave something different and unique and want to express their individuality. Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 25 Apr. 2025 Then Jesse, thinking about being left alone on both Thanksgiving and Christmas, tears up, thinking about how awful life would be apart from his daughter. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025 Look back at their Champions League away fixtures in the 2022-23 season: each of them, apart from the first at Sevilla, was basically an exercise in sterile possession, geared towards not losing. Sam Lee, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025 This comprehensive product portfolio sets HPE apart from peers like Dell or Cisco, which typically lack one or more of these pieces. Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 19 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for apart from

Word History

First Known Use

1724, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of apart from was in 1724

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“Apart from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/apart%20from. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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