English Meaning & Definitions
In addition to; apart from; over and above.
- “What other languages do you speak besides English?”
- “There were several other people at the meeting besides the board members.”
In addition; as well; moreover; furthermore.
- “I don't really want to go out tonight; besides, it's starting to rain.”
- “The apartment is too small, and besides, the rent is far too high.”
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From Middle English 'bisides', originating from Old English 'be' (by) and 'side' (side), with the adverbial genitive suffix '-s'. Originally meaning 'by the side of', its meaning expanded in the 14th century to denote 'in addition to' or 'otherwise than'.
Think of 'be-sides' as looking at the 'other sides' of an issue, meaning you are adding more points or looking at what else is there.
Frequently Asked Questions About “besides”
1. What is the meaning of “besides” in English?
In English, besides (preposition) is defined as: “In addition to; apart from; over and above.”.
2. How do you use “besides” in a sentence?
“What other languages do you speak besides English?”
3. What are English synonyms of “besides”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “besides”?
From Middle English 'bisides', originating from Old English 'be' (by) and 'side' (side), with the adverbial genitive suffix '-s'. Originally meaning 'by the side of', its meaning expanded in the 14th century to denote 'in addition to' or 'otherwise than'.
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