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.

At this point, moving the action any place besides the White House or Capitol Hill will do.

From Salon

I was still angry, and besides that, I needed a pail.

From Literature

He has less than $20,000 to his name and no income besides Social Security, yet he will need full-time care.

From MarketWatch

Yet another possible implication of this new study has to do with other players in the investment arena besides mutual fund managers.

From Barron's

"Somebody besides me should make a decision on what it is."

From BBC