# apart from

idiom · CEFR B1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/apart-from
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

you use this to show that someone or something is an exception to what you are saying; it can also mean 'in addition to'.

## Examples

- Apart from the rain, the weather is perfect today.
- Apart from a few minor mistakes, your report is excellent and ready to send.
- Apart from the obvious financial benefits, the new position offers her the creative freedom she has sought throughout her entire career.

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