Definitions

besides

[bih-sahydz] / bɪˈsaɪdz /

ADVERB

in addition; as well

Synonyms

STRONG

also as well in addition likewise too

WEAK

added to additionally along with and all apart from as well as aside from beyond conjointly else exceeding exclusive of extra further furthermore in conjunction with in distinction to in excess of in other respects more more than moreover not counting on the side on top of everything other than otherwise plus secondly supplementary to to boot together with what's more with the exception of yet

PREPOSITION

apart from

Synonyms

WEAK

aside from bar barring beside but except excepting excluding exclusive of in addition to other than outside of save without

PREPOSITION

in addition to

Synonyms

WEAK

added to along with as well as beside beyond in excess of more than on top of other than over and above plus supplementary together with

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Besides market-cap requirements, some other eligibility must-haves relate to float and profitability.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Besides my family, he was my biggest supporter, he believed in me and made me feel like I belonged to something bigger: a legacy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Besides, D.C. could even offer the DNC a solution to what is otherwise sure to be a process full of hideous legal and political dilemmas.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

Besides his work with Slow Food, Petrini founded the international Terra Madre network for sustainable agriculture and the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Besides, he thought of good things sometimes—didn’t he?

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly

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