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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Other political issues besides war could roil markets.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

But besides both being viruses, the similarities between SARS-CoV-2 and hantavirus actually aren’t close.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

The S&P 500 retreated 0.4%, with every sector besides energy falling.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Rhames is the only actor besides Tom Cruise to appear in every installment of the action-packed film franchise.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

“Because Josie and me, we got to hear your answers first, and know what not to say. And besides, my parents told me why there are whatnots. So I have an unfair advantage.”

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

besides

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