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