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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Norman said his experience as a businessman and his uncompromising attitude toward fiscal conservatism sets him apart from the other Republicans vying to McMaster. Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2025 Ruffled detailing at the hem of the smock-style top sets it apart from standard tanks, while the flowy fit of the linen-blend pants will keep you cool throughout the summer. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2025 Here are the key advantages that set fiber apart from other internet options. Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 26 July 2025 Its other standing sets are a house and a restaurant, apart from three backlots. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for apart from

Word History

First Known Use

1724, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 5 Aug. 2025.

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