besides in English: Used to add another reason or fact; as well as that. (adverb)

/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.

, , .

"Besides" means "as well as that" and adds a second point.

, Spanish.

Here "besides" means "in addition to" English.

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This word is part of lesson 19.