aside from

preposition

1

chiefly US : in addition to : besides

Aside from being well written, the book is also beautifully illustrated.

2

chiefly US : except for

Aside from us, there were only a half dozen people there.

Synonyms

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

Examples of aside from in a Sentence

aside from the C in geometry, he made all A's this term

Recent Examples on the Web

One previous case in Missouri was hospitalized, but health officials pointed to other health conditions aside from bird flu infection involved in the patient's admission to the hospital. —Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024

But aside from those who follow an animal-free diet or have a health condition that affects nutrient absorption, most younger adults get plenty of B12 from their diets. —Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024

Baker did not respond to a request for comment for this story sent through an NCAA spokesperson, and he is not known to have publicly addressed his UnitedHealth Group role aside from the statement accompanying the press release of his board appointment. —Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2024

In Wisconsin, the searches largely followed national trends — aside from a few key topics that were more localized. —Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 17 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

aside from

preposition

: with the exception of : except for

aside from a few pieces of bread, the food is gone