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besides

adv. sent.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˌbiˈsaɪdz// UK //bɪsˈaɪdz// be·sides Archaic General-service Informal

adv. in addition to what has already been said. You use it to add another reason or fact that supports your point.

adv. in addition to; furthermore. Often used to introduce a final, decisive point in an argument or explanation.


SIMPLE

I don't want to go; besides, it's raining.

CONTEXTUAL

The hotel is too expensive for our budget; besides, it is located far from the city center.

COMPLEX

The committee rejected the proposal because it lacked a clear timeline; besides, there was no evidence that the local community would benefit from the construction.

Synonyms
Origin

From Middle English bisides (also bisiden), extension of biside, equivalent to beside + -s (adverbial suffix).

Usage

Sentence adverb — typically used to introduce a new clause or sentence, often following a semicolon or starting a new sentence.

Pitfall

Beside, I am tired.Besides, I am tired.Learners often confuse 'beside' (a preposition meaning 'next to') with 'besides' (an adverb meaning 'in addition').

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