besides

Adverb

• In addition to; moreover; apart from.
• making an additional point; anyway
  • "I don't want to go to a restaurant; besides, we can't afford it"
• in addition

Prep

• In addition to.
• Other than; except for; instead of.
• Beside, next to.

Adv

• Also; in addition.
• Used to emphasize an additional point, especially an important or stronger reason; moreover; furthermore.
• Otherwise; else.
• On one side.

Examples

• Besides the triple word score, there was also a bonus for a bingo.
• I don't feel like going out tonight. Besides, I have to work tomorrow morning anyway.
• I don't want to go anywhere besides India.
• I have been to Spain but nowhere besides.
• I want to go with someone besides my father.

Synonyms

also, as well, in any case, likewise, too, barring, beyond, except, in addition to, on top of, save for

Related Words

beside, on top of that

Anagrams of besides