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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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 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 26 Dec. 2024.

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