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Apart fromandexcept forare multi-word prepositions.Apart fromcan mean either ‘including’ or ‘excluding’:
Apart fromGermany, they also visited Italy and Austria.(includingGermany, in addition to Germany)
I like all vegetablesapart fromtomatoes.(excluding tomatoes)
Apart fromFriday, I’ll be in London.(excluding Friday)
Except fororexceptonly mean ‘not including’ or ‘excluding’:
I like all vegetablesexcept fortomatoes.(excludingtomatoes)
Except forJim, who is unwell, they are all ready to leave for America tomorrow.
She enjoys all sportsexceptswimming.