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1besides
preposition be·sides \bi-ˈsīdz, bē-\
: other than (someone or something)
: in addition to (something)
Full Definition of BESIDES
1
: other than, except <no one besides us>
2
: together with <a decision that, besides being practical, is morally right>
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First Known Use of BESIDES
14th century
Related to BESIDES
- Synonyms
- as well as, beside, beyond, over and above, along with, at that, together with
Rhymes with BESIDES
2besides
adverb
: as well
: in addition to what has been said
Full Definition of BESIDES
1
: as well : also
2
See besides defined for English-language learners
First Known Use of BESIDES
1564
3besides
adjective
BESIDES[2] Defined for Kids
1besides
preposition be·sides \bi-ˈsīdz\
Definition of BESIDES for Kids
1
: in addition to <Besides cookies, they also baked a cake.>
2
: other than <There's no one here besides me.>
2besides
adverb
Definition of BESIDES for Kids
: in addition : also <We had pretzels and fruit and juice besides.>
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