Other than Meaning in English
expression
ˈəðɝ/ /ˈðæn/, /ðən
UH-thur-than, UH-thur-thuhn
ˈʌðɐ/ /ðˈɐn
UTH-uh-thun
Definition
Used to mean 'except for' or 'apart from.' It shows when something is different from or excluded from a group or situation.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal situations. Often used at the start or middle of a sentence. Similar to 'except for' but sometimes sounds a bit more formal. Do not use for positive additions (use 'besides' for that); 'other than' means exclusion.
Spanish: aparte de - excepto - salvoPortuguese (BR): além de - excetoPortuguese (PT): além de - excetoChinese (Simplified): 除了 - 以外Chinese (Traditional): 除了 - 以外Hindi: के अलावा - सिवायArabic: سوى - إلاBengali: ছাড়া - বাদেRussian: кроме - помимоJapanese: 〜以外 - 〜のほかにVietnamese: ngoài - trừKorean: ~외에 - ~말고Turkish: -den başka - dışındaUrdu: کے سوا - کے علاوہIndonesian: selain - kecuali
Example Sentences
No one other than Mark came to the meeting.
basic
Do you like any fruits other than apples?
basic
She didn’t talk to anyone other than her friends.
basic
Is there anything you’d like to eat other than pizza tonight?
natural
Honestly, I don’t know anyone here other than you.
natural
He wears nothing other than black clothes.
natural