English Reference

Idiom

other than

Meaning

you use this to mean 'except for' or 'besides' someone or something.

Examples

“I have no plans other than to sleep.”

“Other than a few minor mistakes, your report is excellent and ready to submit.”

“Other than the occasional sound of the wind against the window, the old house remained perfectly silent throughout the night.”

Examples

simple

“I have no plans other than to sleep.”

contextual

“Other than a few minor mistakes, your report is excellent and ready to submit.”

complex

“Other than the occasional sound of the wind against the window, the old house remained perfectly silent throughout the night.”

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
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