besides.
In addition to.
Meaning & usage
In addition to.
Besides José, I'll invite Jay and Renée, the three of them.
Other than; except for; instead of.
I don't want to go anywhere besides India.
I want to go with someone besides my father.
Beside, next to.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English bisides (also bisiden), extension of biside, equivalent to beside + -s (adverbial suffix).
Also; in addition.
We've paid for your whole education and plenty more besides!
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.
Otherwise; else.
I have been to Spain but nowhere besides.
On one side.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English bisides (also bisiden), extension of biside, equivalent to beside + -s (adverbial suffix).
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