Apart from or except for?

Apart from and except for are multi-word prepositions. Apart from can mean either ‘including’ or ‘excluding’:

Apart from Germany, they also visited Italy and Austria. (including Germany, in addition to Germany)

I like all vegetables apart from tomatoes. (excluding tomatoes)

Apart from Friday, I’ll be in London. (excluding Friday)

Except for or except only mean ‘not including’ or ‘excluding’:

I like all vegetables except for tomatoes. (excluding tomatoes)

Except for Jim, who is unwell, they are all ready to leave for America tomorrow.

She enjoys all sports except swimming.

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