besides
/bɪˈsaɪdz/
adverb
- Used to introduce an additional point or reason; moreover.
- I don't want to go to the party; besides, I have too much homework.
- He is kind and funny, and besides, he is a great cook.
- The hotel was expensive; besides, it was far from the beach.
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preposition
- In addition to; apart from.
- Besides being a teacher, he is also a musician.
- Besides math, she also studies science and history.
- Besides the main course, we ordered dessert.
- Except for; other than.
- No one besides Sarah knew the answer.
- Besides a small scratch, the car was undamaged.
- I have no other family besides my aunt.
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