apart from

preposition

Synonyms of apart from next

: other than : besides, except for

Examples of apart from in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web What sets Apple apart from what’s being offered by rivals Samsung and Google? —

Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2024 That sets it apart from the myriad space operas populating big-budget TV in recent years; the relationships are the real substance of the show, the interstellar adventures are the dessert. —

Will Harris, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2024 Months after it was first unveiled, the pop icon’s latest full-length has collected a special honor—one which sets it apart from so many other successful launches this year. —

Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 Since many Americans disapprove of Biden’s handling of the economy, Harris may seek to set herself apart from the status quo by acknowledging Americans’ financial pain and presenting policy proposals to address it, experts added. —

Max Zahn, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for apart from

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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 17 Sep. 2024.

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