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other than vs other than the

Both 'other than' and 'other than the' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Other than' is used before a noun or pronoun to indicate exclusion or exception, while 'other than the' is used before a noun to specify the particular thing being compared or excluded.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 983 views

other than

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate exclusion or exception.

Use 'other than' before a noun or pronoun to indicate exclusion or exception. It is often used in comparisons or to express differences.

Examples:

I don't know anyone other than Mary.
He has no hobbies other than playing video games.

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The meaning of OTHER THAN is with the exception of : except for, besides. How to use other than in a sentence.
Generally, in order to receive VA benefits and services, the Veteran's character of discharge or service must be under other than dishonorable conditions ...
Dec 30, 2022 ... 206.302 Circumstances permitting other than full and open competition. 206.302-1 Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services ...
6.302 Circumstances permitting other than full and open competition. The following statutory authorities (including applications and limitations) permit ...
Jan 15, 2015 ... The results of this study uphold the current recommendations for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer screening of cancers other than breast ...

Alternatives:

except for
apart from
besides
aside from
with the exception of

other than the

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to specify the particular thing being compared or excluded.

Use 'other than the' before a noun to specify the particular thing being compared or excluded. It provides a more specific reference.

Examples:

I like all fruits other than the ones with seeds.
She has read all the books other than the one you recommended.

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Adv. 1. other than - in another and different manner; "very soon you will know differently"; "she thought otherwise"; "there is no way out other than the fire escape" ...
Outcomes assessment frequently includes measures other than the clinical and ... During long follow-up periods, however, intervening factors other than the ...
That very person or thing, the same as. For example, In the elevator I ran into none other than the woman we'd been talking about, or It turned out to be none ...
There were no applications, other than the internal ones received earlier. Other than a couple seated at a table by the window, the restaurant was deserted.

Alternatives:

except for the
apart from the
besides the
aside from the
with the exception of the

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