aside from

preposition

Synonyms of aside fromnext
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.

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aside from the C in geometry, he made all A's this term
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Amenities and experiences Not many to speak of aside from restaurants. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 Right now, the principal output of a nuclear reactor (aside from electricity) is paperwork. — Andrew Moseman, IEEE Spectrum, 8 Oct. 2026 What all three films have in common, aside from various intersections and overlaps in their stories, is their repositioning of tech billionaires as the new screen villains. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026 Put Hill’s connection with the Chiefs aside from a moment and even still the signing would be beneficial for a team that still has Super Bowl aspirations. — Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aside from

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of aside from was in 1790

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“Aside from.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aside%20from. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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aside from

preposition
: with the exception of : except for
aside from a few pieces of bread, the food is gone
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