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

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Besides, investors have more pressing areas to focus on.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Besides, gold and silver alone were money in Bagehot’s opinion, and they were unprintable.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Besides, Orange County is no stranger to world-class soccer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

“It’s mostly a myth. Besides, I don’t know that I trust the sword.”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley