besides

CEFRA2

/bɪˈsaɪdz/

adverb · preposition

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adverb

    Also, or in addition to something.

  2. 02

    adverb

    Extra detail

    Beside, next to.

Examples

  • Besides the rain, we experienced heavy winds.

  • We have lots of things in common besides music.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
4

Also pronounced

  • /biˈsaɪdz/

Deep Dive

adverb

Extra meanings

  1. Other than; except for; instead of.

  2. Also; in addition.

preposition

Extra meaning

  1. In addition to.

More examples

In context

  • Your remarks are besides the point.

  • Besides José, I'll invite Jay and Renée, the three of them.

  • I don't want to go anywhere besides India.

Synonyms

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Origin

adverb

From Middle English bisides (also bisiden), extension of biside, equivalent to beside + -s (adverbial suffix).