besides

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preposition

be·sides bi-ˈsīdz

bē-

Synonyms of besides next

: other than, except

no one besides us

Nothing besides a miracle could help them.

: together with

a decision that, besides being practical, is morally right

besides

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adverb

: as well : also

serves pizza, pasta, and many other foods besides

: moreover, furthermore

I can't go, and besides, I wouldn't go if I could.

besides

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adjective

: else

knows a lot about pop culture but very little besides

Examples of besides in a Sentence

Preposition She wants to learn other languages besides English and French. Besides its famous cakes, the bakery also makes delicious breads and cookies. These salads are delicious besides being healthy. I'm not ready to get married yet. Besides which, I enjoy living alone. Adverb They serve pasta and many other foods besides. I'm not ready to get married yet. Besides, I enjoy living alone.

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Preposition

But his death had many contributing factors besides being unable to breath while face down on the ground. —

Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati.com, 2 June 2020 The airline’s crew members and ground services personnel are undergoing detailed health check-ups at regular intervals, besides wearing protective gear at all times. —

Niharika Sharma, Quartz India, 31 May 2020

Adverb

The Russians are juggling the materiel and manpower demands of the long-running war, punitive Western sanctions, low oil prices, high interest rates, inflation, a labor shortage, endemic corruption, and much more besides. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024 Murderbot wouldn’t care, and besides, there are more books to write. —

Meghan Herbst, WIRED, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for besides