TextRanch

The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

Our experts

other than vs to do other than

Both "other than" and "to do other than" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Other than" is used to indicate an exception or exclusion, while "to do other than" is used to express that there is nothing else to do except a particular action.

Last updated: March 30, 2024

other than

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

Use "other than" to indicate something that is different or separate from a particular thing or category.

Examples:

  • I don't know anyone other than Mary who can help us.
  • There is nothing to do other than wait for the results.
  • Other than the color, the two cars are identical.
  • I have no choice other than to accept the offer.
  • She has no interests other than reading and painting.

Alternatives:

  • except for
  • apart from
  • besides

to do other than

This phrase is correct and is used to express that there is nothing else to do except a particular action.

Use "to do other than" to emphasize that there are no other options or choices available except for a specific action.

Examples:

  • I have nothing to do other than study for my exams.
  • She had no choice other than to apologize.
  • There was nothing to do other than wait for the storm to pass.
  • He had no option other than to resign from his job.
  • We had no alternative other than to cancel the event.

Alternatives:

  • have no choice but to
  • have no option except to
  • have no alternative but to

Related Comparisons

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9TextRanch on TrustPilot).

Why choose TextRanch?

Lowest prices
Up to 50% lower than other online editing sites.

Fastest Times
Our team of editors is working for you 24/7.

Qualified Editors
Native English experts for UK or US English.

Top Customer Service
We are here to help. Satisfaction guaranteed!