What Is Another Way to Say “Aside From”?

Looking for synonyms for aside from? We’ve got you covered!

Here’s a list of other ways to say aside from.

  • Apart from
  • Excluding
  • Except for
  • Other than
  • Besides
  • Save for
  • Bar
  • Beyond
  • With the exception of
  • Leaving out
  • Not including
  • Excepting
  • Outwith (chiefly Scottish usage)

Want to learn how to say aside from professionally? Keep reading for examples and use cases.

1. Apart from

Used to indicate an exception or exclusion in a statement.

  • Example: “Apart from the initial investment, the project requires minimal ongoing expenses.”

2. Excluding

Appropriate when specifically leaving something out of a consideration or list.

  • Example: “The total revenue, excluding the sales from the new branch, has increased by 15%.”

3. Except for

Used to specify a particular exclusion from a general statement.

  • Example: “The office will remain open all week, except for national holidays.”

4. Other than

Appropriate for indicating an alternative or something different from the subject at hand.

  • Example: “Other than the delay in the shipment, the supply chain process has been efficient.”

5. Besides

Used to add another point, often reinforcing or supplementing the main statement.

  • Example: “Besides the cost savings, this strategy will also improve our market presence.”

6. Save for

A formal way of specifying an exclusion.

  • Example: “Save for the CEO, all employees must submit monthly reports.”

7. Bar

Informal and slightly British in usage, suitable for specifying an exclusion.

  • Example: “All departments, bar marketing, will participate in the training session.”

8. Beyond

Used to refer to something that lies outside the scope of.

  • Example: “Beyond the basic requirements, the project demands a high level of creativity.”

9. With the exception of

A formal way to specify something that is not included in a general statement.

  • Example: “All team members, with the exception of the project leader, must submit a weekly update.”

10. Leaving out

Appropriate for indicating that something is not considered or included.

  • Example: “Leaving out the initial setup costs, the project is financially viable.”

11. Not including

Used to clearly specify that something is excluded from a statement or calculation.

  • Example: “The total cost, not including the tax, comes to $500.”

12. Excepting

Similar to “except for,” used to make exclusions.

  • Example: “All products, excepting the newly launched line, are on discount.”

13. Outwith (chiefly Scottish usage)

Used primarily in Scottish English to indicate something being outside or beyond a certain scope.

  • Example: “The committee’s decision is outwith the scope of this department.”

Linda Brown