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besides

Pronunciation: /bɪˈsaɪdz/

The English word “besides” has 7 meanings listed here.

preposition

  1. In addition to.
  2. Other than; except for; instead of.
  3. Beside, next to.

adverb

  1. Also; in addition.
  2. Used to emphasize an additional point, especially an important or stronger reason; moreover; furthermore.
  3. Otherwise; else.
  4. On one side.

Etymology

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

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