besides
word
/ˌbiˈsaɪdz/, /bɪˈsaɪdz/
bi-SYDZ
/bɪsˈaɪdz/
bi-SYDZ
Definition
Used to add another reason or piece of information, or to say something in addition to what has already been stated.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both formal and informal speech, especially at the start of a sentence. 'Besides' can mean 'in addition to' (preposition) or 'also/moreover' (adverb). Don't confuse with 'beside' (next to).
Spanish: además - aparte dePortuguese (BR): além disso - além dePortuguese (PT): além disso - além deChinese (Simplified): 此外 - 除了...之外Chinese (Traditional): 此外 - 除了...之外Hindi: इसके अलावा - के अतिरिक्तArabic: بالإضافة إلى - علاوة علىBengali: ছাড়াও - উপরন্তুRussian: кроме - помимо - кроме тогоJapanese: 〜のほかに - それにVietnamese: ngoài ra - bên cạnh đóKorean: 게다가 - 이외에Turkish: -den başka - ayrıcaUrdu: کے علاوہ - مزید برآںIndonesian: selain - selain itu
Example Sentences
Besides, it's going to rain today.
basic
He speaks three languages besides English.
basic
Is anyone coming besides Sarah?
basic
I’m too tired. Besides, I don’t really feel like going out tonight.
natural
No one knew about the plan besides the manager.
natural
There’s nothing much to do here, besides watch TV.
natural