apart from

preposition

: other than : besides, except for

Synonyms

• aside from
• bar
• barring
• beside
• besides
• but
• except
• excepting
• except for
• excluding
• exclusive of
• other than
• outside
• outside of
• save
• saving

Examples of apart from in a Sentence

apart from the saggy roof, the cottage is in pretty good shape

Recent Examples on the Web

Now, astronomers are learning more about a famous centaur known as (2060) Chiron and how its surface chemistry sets it apart from other centaurs, by detecting its chemical composition for the first time. —Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 20 Dec. 2024

Not only that, the scientists’ focus on brain age sets the study apart from previous work that examined proteins alongside the real age of the individual, as Liu tells Nature News’ Miryam Naddaf. —Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024

Use your community-building superpower to drive growth, strengthen loyalty and set your business apart from the rest. —Sarah Williams, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024

Read on to learn more about this comforting chicken stew and to discover what sets it apart from other chicken dinner ideas. —Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1724, in the meaning defined above