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Definition of apart from preposition from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

apart from

preposition
 
/əˈpɑːt frəm/
 
/əˈpɑːrt frəm/
(also aside from especially in North American English)
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  1. except for
    • I've finished apart from the last question.
    Language Bank exceptexceptMaking an exception
      • She wrote all of the songs on the album except for the final track.
      • Apart from/aside from the final track, all of the songs on the album were written by her.
      • The songwriting—with a few minor exceptions—is of a very high quality.
      • With only one or two exceptions, the songwriting is of a very high quality.
      • The majority of the compositions are less than three minutes long, with the notable exception of the title track.
      • With the exception of the title track, this album is a huge disappointment.
      • Here is a list of all the band’s CDs, excluding unofficial ‘bootleg’ recordings.
  2. in addition to; as well as
    • Apart from their house in London, they also have a villa in Spain.
    • It was a difficult time. Apart from everything else, we had financial problems.
    • You've got to help. Apart from anything else you're my brother.
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