besides

Adverb

Adverb

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A word that modifies a verb, adjective, another adverb, or a clause.

1. 1.Also; in addition.

   • We've paid for your whole education and plenty more besides!
   • It is besides used as a food, either as a sallad^([sic]), raw, or boiled as greens.

2. 2.Used to emphasize an additional point, especially an important or stronger reason; moreover; furthermore.

   • I don't feel like going out tonight. Besides, I have to work tomorrow morning anyway.

3. 3.Otherwise; else.

   • I have been to Spain but nowhere besides.

Prep

Preposition

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A word placed before a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase to show its relationship to another part of the sentence.

1. 1.In addition to.

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

2. 2.Other than; except for; instead of.

   • I don't want to go anywhere besides India.
   • I want to go with someone besides my father.

3. 3.Beside, next to.(informal)

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