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Synonyms of 'besides'

besides

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(preposition) 
Definition
apart from
I asked him where he had been in South America besides Peru.
Synonyms
apart from
barring
excepting
other than
excluding
as well (as)
in addition to
over and above
(adverb) 
Definition
in addition
It doesn't fit you, and besides it's dreadful!
Synonyms
also
It is much too large and also it is very cold.
too
Depression may be expressed physically too.
further
Further, losing one day doesn't mean you won't win the next.
otherwise
in addition
as well
I like the job, and the people I work with are very nice as well.
moreover
There was a man behind her. Moreover he was observing her strangely.
furthermore
Furthermore, I will have to know all the data.
what's more
You should remember. And what's more, you should get it right.
into the bargain
Get in a bit of practice and have some fun into the bargain.
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Additional synonyms

in the sense of as well
Definition
in addition
I like the job, and the people I work with are very nice as well.
Synonyms
also,
too,
in addition,
moreover,
besides,
to boot,
into the bargain
in the sense of further
Definition
in addition
Further, losing one day doesn't mean you won't win the next.
Synonyms
in addition,
moreover,
besides,
furthermore,
also,
yet,
on top of,
what's more,
to boot,
additionally,
over and above,
as well as,
into the bargain
in the sense of furthermore
Definition
in addition
Furthermore, I will have to know all the data.
Synonyms
moreover,
further,
in addition,
besides,
too,
as well,
not to mention,
what's more,
to boot,
additionally,
into the bargain

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besides

  • beside
  • beside the point
  • beside yourself
  • besides
  • besiege
  • besmirch
  • besotted

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