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What is the difference between "apart", "except", "other than" and "besides"?

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00:00 What Is The Difference Between &Quot;Apart&Quot;, &Quot;Except&Quot;, &Quot;Other Than&Quot; And &Qu
00:32 Accepted Answer Score 1
01:15 Thank you

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  • Fortunately, apart from a broken toe, she was not badly hurt after the car accident.
    -- while apart itself is acceptable, it is awkward in this particular example.
  • Fortunately, except (for) a broken toe, she was not badly hurt after the car accident.
    -- best option that conveys the meaning appropriately in the context.
  • Fortunately, other than a broken toe, she was not badly hurt after the car accident.
    -- fine; can be an alternative to except, which is the right word in this case.
  • Fortunately, besides a broken toe, she was not badly hurt after the car accident.
    -- inappropriate: avoid besides when showing an exception.