aside from

IPA/əˈsaɪd frəm/
IPA/əˈsaɪd frəm/

aside from — preposition

1. used to say that a person, thing, or detail is the only one not included in what

1.介系詞B2
釋義

used to say that a person, thing, or detail is the only one not included in what you have just said, or that a small problem does not change the main fact.

例句

Aside from a small scratch on the door, the car looked brand new.

aside from + noun phrase (small scratch)

The exam was quite easy aside from the last question about ancient history.

同義詞
  • except for

    identical in meaning and interchangeable in most contexts

  • apart from

    identical in meaning; more common in British English

  • other than

    slightly more formal; often used in negative contexts

反義詞
  • including

    opposite in meaning — includes rather than excludes

文法句型

aside from + noun/gerund

用法筆記

Commonly used to introduce an exception that does not change the overall assessment. Can appear at the start or in the middle of a sentence without changing the meaning. Some dictionaries (e.g. Cambridge) classify this 'except for' sense as an idiom for grammatical reasons, but the meaning and usage are identical to this preposition sense — no separate entry is needed.

常見錯誤

❌Aside from you, nobody else came except John.
✅Aside from you, nobody else came.
💡'aside from' already includes the idea of exception; do not add 'except' in the same clause.

2. used to say that something is true about a person or thing in addition to anothe

2.介系詞B2
釋義

used to say that something is true about a person or thing in addition to another person or thing that has already been mentioned or is already known.

例句

Aside from the main courses, the restaurant also offers a wide range of desserts.

aside from ... also — additive paired structure

Mei-Lin works as a part-time teacher aside from running her own online shop.

aside from + gerund for additional activity

同義詞
  • besides

    interchangeable; slightly more informal and common in spoken English

  • in addition to

    more formal; often used in writing and academic contexts

  • apart from

    same meaning; more common in British English

反義詞
  • except for

    opposite in meaning — excludes rather than adds on

文法句型

aside from + noun/gerund

用法筆記

Often used with 'also', 'as well', or 'too' in the main clause to reinforce the additive meaning. Without these markers, the sentence can sometimes be ambiguous between the 'in addition' and 'except' readings — context usually makes the meaning clear.

常見錯誤

❌Aside from English, she also can speak French too.
✅Aside from English, she can also speak French.
💡Do not use both 'also' and 'too' together; choose one.