Synonyms for

Besides

Verb / bɪˈsaɪdz / / ˌbi:ˈsaɪdz / Another word for besides — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

in addition to; apart from

Synonyms & similar words

inanycase aswell likewise too also additionally also moreover furthermore too excluding beyond past barring

Synonyms by register

Formal

furthermore moreover in addition additionally

Informal

also and plus what's more

Literary

ere anon perchance

Antonyms

apart aside separately distinctly individually uniquely

Common collocations

  • besides that
  • besides this
  • besides the point
  • besides being
  • besides all that
  • besides which
  • besides them

Word family

adverb besides

Usage note

Often used to introduce an additional point or reason. Can also mean 'in addition to' or 'apart from'.

Example sentences

  1. Besides playing soccer, I also enjoy swimming.
  2. We need to buy milk, bread, and besides that, some fruits.
  3. Besides his great cooking skills, he is also very good at playing the guitar.
  4. Besides studying, I also like to read books for fun.
  5. The park has a playground, a basketball court, and besides that, a picnic area.

Quotes

  • Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials. - Lin Yutang
  • Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is a nobler art of leaving things undone. - Oscar Wilde
  • Besides, I'm a gypsy at heart and I like to travel around. - Reba McEntire

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