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members aside from
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "members aside from" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that certain members are being excluded from a group or list. Example: "The committee will meet to discuss the budget, but members aside from the treasurer will not be allowed to vote on financial matters."
✓ Grammatically correct
News & Media
Wiki
Science
Alternative expressions(6)
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Human-verified examples from authoritative sources
Exact Expressions
6 human-written examples
According to the rules, she said, the federation cannot disclose the names of any jury members aside from the chairwoman, Manju Borah, who is a filmmaker from Assam.
News & Media
The aide said that Mr. Stone had had little contact with rank-and-file members, aside from the July meeting, and that opinion about his presentation had been mixed.
News & Media
Throughout, Radiohead's members (aside from the drummer, Phil Selway) moved from stringed instruments to keyboards, until finally Jonny Greenwood and the second guitarist, Ed O'Brien, hunched on the floor over synthesizers, guitars abandoned.
News & Media
The company will limit executive compensation, insist that all board members aside from the CEO be independent and will set aside 25% of profits to plow back to shareholders in the form of dividends.
News & Media
On May 2, 2014 it was announced that, in addition to Pompeo and Dempsey, all original remaining cast members — aside from Sandra Oh — signed two years deals, extending their contracts through seasons 11 and 12.
Wiki
The Post also speculates that this means several other cast members, aside from Will Forte, will not return, and noted that "Seth Meyers, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis and Kenan Thompson are among those who have not yet said if they are being re-hired".
News & Media
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
54 human-written examples
John Stirratt, the only original member aside from Tweedy, played bass and guitar.
Wiki
My aunt is the only family member (aside from my grandfather, who died when I was seven) who seemed to give me unconditional love.
News & Media
Nonetheless, this is barely enforced by cast members, and, aside from a single request in the map, there is little or no "No Smoking" signage visible throughout the park.
Wiki
But the young audience members in Washington, aside from a few who were screaming in terror from the get-go, weren't much interested in the acting.
News & Media
France is, along with Australia, one of the main contributors to the 32-member coalition effort, aside from the US, which is carrying out the bulk of strikes.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When using "members aside from", ensure clarity by specifying the criteria that differentiate the included and excluded members. For example, "All team members aside from the project leads will attend the training."
Common error
Avoid confusing "aside from" with "beside". "Aside from" means 'except for', while "beside" means 'next to'. Therefore, use "aside from" when intending to exclude members.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "members aside from" functions as a prepositional phrase that serves to specify an exception or exclusion within a larger group of members. As Ludwig AI confirms, the phrase is correct and usable. It highlights which members are not included in a particular statement or action.
Frequent in
News & Media
48%
Wiki
29%
Science
12%
Less common in
Formal & Business
6%
Encyclopedias
3%
Reference
2%
Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, "members aside from" is a grammatically sound prepositional phrase used to indicate exceptions within a group. Ludwig AI confirms its correct usage. While not exceedingly common, it appears across various contexts, most notably in news, wikis and scientific domains. Remember to use "aside from" for exclusion and avoid confusion with "beside". Using clear examples and alternative phrasing will enhance clarity and precision in your writing. Consider contexts like excluding project leads from all team members attending training to ensure accuracy.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
apart from members of
Similar to "aside from", indicating a separation or exception.
with the exception of
Formally indicates an exemption from a general statement about members.
not including members of
Directly excludes specified members from consideration.
except for members such as
Highlights an exception within the group by listing specific members.
save for members such as
Indicates that all are included save for those members mentioned.
other than members of
States an alternative group distinct from the mentioned members.
without the inclusion of
Formally excludes specified members.
excluding members like
Specifies the exclusion of members while providing examples.
besides members like
Adds to a list with an exception of specified members.
minus members of
Mathematical term that excludes certain members.
FAQs
How can I use "members aside from" in a sentence?
You can use "members aside from" to exclude specific individuals from a larger group. For example, "All committee members aside from the chairperson voted on the proposal."
What is an alternative to saying "members aside from"?
Alternatives include "except for", "excluding", or "apart from" members.
Is it grammatically correct to say "member aside from"?
While grammatically understandable, it's more common and generally preferred to use "members aside from" when referring to multiple individuals or a collective group. If you are referring to one person it's better to use "member aside from".
What's the difference between "aside from" and "besides" in the context of excluding members?
"Aside from" means 'except for', while "besides" means 'in addition to'. If you intend to exclude members, use "aside from". If you mean 'in addition', use besides.
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Usage summary
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Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
83%
Authority and reliability
4.1/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested