Besides

adverb

/biˈsaɪdz/

Word Frequency: 33.7

Definitions

1.adverbAlso; in addition.

2.adverbUsed to emphasize an additional point, especially an important or stronger reason; Moreover; furthermore.

"I don't feel like going out tonight. Besides, I have to work tomorrow morning anyway."

3.adverbOtherwise; else.

"I have been to Spain but nowhere besides."

4.adverbOn one side.

5.prepositionIn addition, in addition to.

6.prepositionOther than; except for; instead of.

"I don't want to go anywhere besides India."

7.prepositionBeside.

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