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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Arminda’s communications struggles also make it difficult for others besides Valencia to step in and assist.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

So who are the losers, besides fans who have forked out high prices for tickets to see free-flowing, entertaining football - only for the game to be stopped in each half?

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

What are you keeping at the library besides spirits?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Barrera, besides his work as a longtime public official, has been a senior aide to current state Superintendent Tony Thurmond.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

JP’s the only Black kid on our street besides me, but that’s not why we’re friends.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

besides

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