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

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Since there are myriad ways of reducing risk besides a 60/40 portfolio, it’s impossible to respond to all of them.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

So a simple question to conclude: Who needs to do the most tonight besides Mahan’s beard?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Bolojan himself would serve as interim energy minister besides the role of PM.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

But in practice, besides American oil traders, no one appears to be celebrating or taking this too seriously just yet.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

Morning Glory Cottage was and is my favorite place in the world, besides the Spinney.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish