other than

preposition
UK: /ˈʌðər ðæn/
US: /ˈʌðər ðæn/

  1. Different from or not the same as someone or something.

    1. I have no interest other than sports. [ ] [ ]
    2. The form cannot be signed by anyone other than the applicant themselves. [ ] [ ]

  2. Apart from; besides.

    1. We have no plans other than to relax. [ ] [ ]
    2. Other than that one small mistake, I thought your presentation was excellent. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

except for save but besides other than apart from aside from
other than conjunction

  1. Used to indicate an exception or contrast.

    1. I do not know anyone other than my family here. [ ] [ ]
    2. There is no one available to help other than me. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "other than" in English means: Different from or not the same as someone or something., Apart from; besides..

The phonetic transcription of "other than" is /ˈʌðər ðæn/ in British English and /ˈʌðər ðæn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "other than": except for, save, but, besides, other than, apart from, aside from.

Example usage of "other than": "I have no interest other than sports.". More examples on the page.