Meaning & use
besides
In addition to, or apart from, something already mentioned.
See it in a sentence
Besides math, she is also studying chemistry and biology this semester.
Nobody besides the manager has a key to the storage room.
A note on using this word
Besides differs from 'beside,' which means 'next to'; confusing the two spellings is a very common error.
Words with a similar meaning
apart fromin addition to
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Another way to use it
2. adverb
Furthermore; used to add another reason or point to what has just been said.
The car was too expensive; besides, it needed new tires.
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