be·sides

[bih-sahydz]
adverb
1.
moreover; furthermore; also: Besides, I promised her we would come.
2.
in addition: There are three elm trees and two maples besides.
3.
otherwise; else: They had a roof over their heads but not much besides.
preposition
4.
over and above; in addition to: Besides a mother he has a sister to support.
5.
other than; except: There's no one here besides Bill and me.
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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

Origin:
1150–1200; Middle English; see beside, -s1

beside, besides (see usage note at beside).


1. further. Besides, moreover both indicate something additional to what has already been stated. Besides often suggests that the addition is in the nature of an afterthought: The bill cannot be paid as yet; besides, the work is not completed. Moreover is more formal and implies that the addition is something particular, emphatic, or important: I did not like the house; moreover, it was too high-priced.


4, 5. See beside.
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besides (bɪˈsaɪdz) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
prep
1.  apart from; even considering: besides costing too much, the scheme is impractical
 
sentence connector
2.  anyway; moreover
 
adv
3.  as well

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besides
c.1200, beside + adv. gen. -s. Once sharing all the senses of beside, now properly limited to "in addition to, otherwise."
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Example sentences
One of the strongest determinants, besides wealth, seems to be good governance including a broad commitment to the rule of law.
Besides reducing fossil-fuel dependence and boosting trade balances, biofuels have another advantage: they create lots of jobs.
Besides looking tidy and needing nearly no water, it is no longer a stopping spot for dog walkers.
Besides being ridiculously tough and virtually waterproof, there's a worn beauty to the rubber.
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