besides

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Pronunciation[change]

  • (US) IPA (key): /bəˈsaɪdz/ or /biˈsaɪdz/
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Preposition[change]

Preposition
besides

  1. In addition (to); as well (as).
    We've got a pile of homework and a part time job besides.
    Besides the obvious benefit of learning, going to school has helped me make many friends.
    I don't really want to go. Besides, it's too late now.
  2. Other than; except for.
    I don't want to go anywhere besides China.