The phrase “aside from someone or something” is used to indicate that a particular person or thing is excluded from a situation or list. It suggests that all others are included except the one being mentioned.
Meaning of “aside from someone or something”
“Aside from someone or something” is:
Used to mean “except for someone or something.” It’s a way to state that one specific person or thing is not part of the current discussion, situation, or group.
Example:
“Aside from Mary, I have no friends.”
(Meaning Mary is the only exception in a lack of friends.)
Example:
“Aside from a small bank account, I have no money at all.”
(Meaning the bank account is the only thing that is an exception in the context of having no money.)
Usage examples of “aside from someone or something”
Exclusion of a specific person or thing:
“Aside from my brother, I don’t really talk to anyone in my family.”
“Aside from the rain, the weather is perfect for a hike.”
Highlighting an exception:
“Aside from John, everyone else was on time.”
“The meal was perfect aside from the burnt toast.”
Tone and context
- Commonly used in both casual and formal contexts.
- It’s flexible in tone and can be used in everyday conversations, as well as in more structured or formal settings.
- Used to make distinctions or provide exceptions.
- The phrase helps clarify what or who is being excluded in a specific situation.
Related expressions
“Except for someone or something”
Meaning the same as “aside from,” used to indicate exclusion.
Example:
“Except for the manager, everyone was at the meeting.”
“Other than someone or something”
Also used to express exclusion, often in a similar way.
Example:
“Other than the new guy, everyone knows each other at the company.”
“Aside from someone or something” is a useful phrase when you need to highlight a specific exception or exclusion. It’s great for making distinctions between groups, people, or things. Would you like more examples or any other phrases explored?
