Other than

preposition

Besides or except.

I don't have any siblings other than an older brother.
Visual representation of "other than" - Besides or except

Often appears as...

  • anything
  • everything
conjunction

Used to introduce a contradiction or an additional point.

His camera is nothing other than a toy.
Visual representation of "other than" - Used to introduce a contradiction or an additional point

Often appears as...

  • nothing
  • example
adverb

Or else; differently or differently viewed.

We must make our voices heard, for fear that things will be no other than they are.
Visual representation of "other than" - Or else; differently or differently viewed

Often appears as...

  • no
  • be
preposition

Besides or except.

I don't have any siblings other than an older brother.
Visual representation of "other than" - Besides or except

Often appears as...

  • anything
  • everything
conjunction

Used to introduce a contradiction or an additional point.

His camera is nothing other than a toy.
Visual representation of "other than" - Used to introduce a contradiction or an additional point

Often appears as...

  • nothing
  • example
adverb

Or else; differently or differently viewed.

We must make our voices heard, for fear that things will be no other than they are.
Visual representation of "other than" - Or else; differently or differently viewed

Often appears as...

  • no
  • be
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "other than"
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Exclusion Clarified

Use 'other than' to specify the only exception in a situation.

Illustration for Exclusion Clarified
She's tried every cuisine other than Thai.
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List Exceptions

Use 'other than' to exclude items from a list when listing exceptions.

Illustration for List Exceptions
I eat all fruits other than apples and oranges.
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Inclusive Meaning

'Other than' can imply inclusivity of everything in a category except the one mentioned.

Illustration for Inclusive Meaning
All other than John left early.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Exclusion Clarified

Use 'other than' to specify the only exception in a situation.

Illustration for Exclusion Clarified
She's tried every cuisine other than Thai.
LampPro Tip 2/3

List Exceptions

Use 'other than' to exclude items from a list when listing exceptions.

Illustration for List Exceptions
I eat all fruits other than apples and oranges.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Inclusive Meaning

'Other than' can imply inclusivity of everything in a category except the one mentioned.

Illustration for Inclusive Meaning
All other than John left early.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Exclusion Clarified

Use 'other than' to specify the only exception in a situation.

Illustration for Exclusion Clarified
She's tried every cuisine other than Thai.
LampPro Tip 2/3

List Exceptions

Use 'other than' to exclude items from a list when listing exceptions.

Illustration for List Exceptions
I eat all fruits other than apples and oranges.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Inclusive Meaning

'Other than' can imply inclusivity of everything in a category except the one mentioned.

Illustration for Inclusive Meaning
All other than John left early.
Visual representation of the word "Other than"

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