besides
/bɪˈsaɪdz/
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Translation
Used to add another reason or fact; as well as that.
Word origin
From by plus side, with an added s, first meaning at the side of.
- Origin
- Middle English
- Root
- beside
Examples
. , raining.
Here "besides" adds another reason for staying in.
dear, , .
"Besides" means "as well as that" and adds a second point.
English, French Spanish.
Here "besides" means "in addition to" English.
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