except for

if it weren't for

के अलावा

English Usage: But for the rain, we would have gone for a picnic.

Hindi Usage: बारिश के अलावा, हम पिकनिक पर जाते।

aside from

के अलावा

English Usage: But for her support, I would have gave up my dreams.

Hindi Usage: उसकी समर्थन के अलावा, मैं अपने सपने छोड़ देता।