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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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Whether the technology is a reason or an excuse may be besides the point.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

She did not receive a single question that indicated any justice besides Thomas and Alito was seriously considering upholding the policy.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

People move for reasons besides taxes, but taxes influence the economic climate and opportunity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The Pitt covers everything from a measles outbreak, a shooting at a festival, the opioid crisis, medical abortion, black maternal care, homelessness and more besides.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

He knew the issues cold—and besides, when did he ever meet someone he couldn’t charm?

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin