Besides: meaning, definitions and examples
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besides
[ bɪˈsaɪdz ]
in addition to
used to introduce something else that is included along with what has just been mentioned
Synonyms
apart from, aside from, in addition to
Examples of usage
- Besides English, she also speaks French and Spanish.
- Besides his job as a teacher, he also volunteers at the local shelter.
Translations
Translations of the word "besides" in other languages:
🇵🇹 além de
🇮🇳 के अलावा
🇩🇪 außer
🇮🇩 selain
🇺🇦 крім
🇵🇱 oprócz
🇯🇵 の他に (のほかに)
🇫🇷 en plus de
🇪🇸 además de
🇹🇷 dışında
🇰🇷 외에
🇸🇦 بالإضافة إلى
🇨🇿 kromě
🇸🇰 okrem
🇨🇳 除了 (chúle)
🇸🇮 poleg
🇮🇸 auk
🇰🇿 қоса
🇬🇪 გარდა
🇦🇿 əlavə olaraq
🇲🇽 además de
Word origin
The word 'besides' originated from Middle English, combining 'by' and 'sides' which meant 'by the side of'. Over time, it evolved to mean 'in addition to' or 'as well'. The usage of 'besides' has been documented in English literature dating back to the 14th century, where it was used in the same context as we use it today.