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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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He has been Raúl Castro’s bodyguard for years, and still appears besides the Cuban leader during his rare public appearances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Whether the technology is a reason or an excuse may be besides the point.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Adam Carruthers, 33, - along with Daniel Graham, 39, - was sentenced to four years and three months in July last year for causing criminal damage to the famous tree besides Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

I was looking to make some connections in the fashion industry, but besides that, I wasn’t looking to create a brand or do any of those things.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

I was grasping for something to say, grasping to blame someone besides myself.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu