besides

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/bɪˈsaɪdz/]

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Senses

1. besides (prep) — sense 1

Definition: In addition to.

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

2. besides (prep) — sense 2

Definition: Other than; except for; instead of.

Example: I don't want to go anywhere besides India.

3. besides (prep) — sense 3

Definition: Beside, next to.

Example: After this, was Edwin the Kings brother accuſed of ſome conſpiracie by him begun againſt the K. whervpõ he was baniſhed the land, and ſent out in an old rotten veſſell without rower or Marriner, onely accompanied with one Eſquire, ſo that beeing launched foorth from the ſhore, through very diſpaire Edwin lept into the Sea, and drowned himſelfe, but the Eſquire that was with him recouered his body, and broughte it to land at Withſand beſides Canterbury.

4. besides (adv) — sense 4

Definition: Also; in addition.

Example: We've paid for your whole education and plenty more besides!

5. besides (adv) — sense 5

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

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

6. besides (adv) — sense 6

Definition: Otherwise; else.

Example: I have been to Spain but nowhere besides.

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