besides

besides
be|sides [ bı`saıdz ] function word **
Besides can be used in the following ways:
as a preposition (followed by a noun):
Did you talk to anyone else besides Joan?
as an adverb (without a following noun):
I've read all the books on the list and a few others besides.
as a way of starting a new statement and connecting it to the previous statement:
I don't want to go shopping. Besides, I haven't got any money.
1. ) in addition to someone or something else that is being mentioned:
A lot of them are studying other things besides Italian.
There are cakes and sandwiches, and lots more besides.
besides being/doing something: Besides being a teammate, he's my friend.
Besides making money, the company aims to set high standards of quality and design.
2. ) used when you are adding another stronger reason to support what you are saying:
It's too late to invite any more people. Besides, you know how Tim hates parties.

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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