Word
apart from that
Definition
prepositional phrase. you use this to say that something is true except for the one thing you just mentioned.
prepositional phrase. a prepositional phrase used as a sentence adverbial to indicate an exception to a preceding statement or to transition between a specific detail and a general summary.
Examples
“The room is small, but apart from that, it is perfect.”
“I have a slight headache, but apart from that, I feel much better today.”
“The manuscript requires minor stylistic revisions to the second chapter; apart from that, the editorial board found the research to be exceptionally rigorous.”
Examples
simple
“The room is small, but apart from that, it is perfect.”
contextual
“I have a slight headache, but apart from that, I feel much better today.”
complex
“The manuscript requires minor stylistic revisions to the second chapter; apart from that, the editorial board found the research to be exceptionally rigorous.”
Usage
usually appears at the beginning of a sentence or after a conjunction like 'but' to introduce a contrast.
Teaching tip
encourage students to use this as a cohesive device in writing to move from a specific negative point to a general positive conclusion.
Pitfall
Apart of that, the trip was great.
Apart from that, the trip was great.
the fixed preposition is 'from'; 'apart of' is a common error likely influenced by 'as part of'.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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