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besides

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/biˈsaɪdz/ English

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adverb

  1. Also; in addition.
  2. Used to emphasize an additional point, especially an important or stronger reason; Moreover; furthermore.“I don't feel like going out tonight. Besides, I have to work tomorrow morning anyway.”
  3. Otherwise; else.“I have been to Spain but nowhere besides.”
  4. On one side.

preposition

  1. In addition, in addition to.
  2. Other than; except for; instead of.“I don't want to go anywhere besides India.”
  3. Beside.

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