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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If you have no other sources of taxable income besides Social Security, you pay no federal taxes in retirement, as Roth distributions aren’t taxable.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

If no one besides academic researchers is willing to take a firm stance against device use among kids, the hesitation only serves the companies that stand to profit from manipulating and commodifying children’s attention.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

Davis is an only child and has no caregiving help besides her husband.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

The best part about the hotel, besides the location, is the oversize rooms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

The dog appears at my side, nearly tripping me, but besides him, the gravel road is empty.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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