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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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"There isn't really much of Melania Trump in the Epstein files besides that one email, friendly email to Ghislaine Maxwell. I'm baffled by it. I don't think anyone ever believed she was a victim."

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

The tariff and other costs besides the metal account for about $2,520, according to S&P Global Energy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

She did not receive a single question that indicated any justice besides Thomas and Alito was seriously considering upholding the policy.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

“I can’t release them. They wouldn’t survive, and besides, we just got new hatchlings,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish