Synonyms for besides
bɪˈsaɪdzbe·sides

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1. besides

   While some distinctions between these words and phrases will appear to the careful student, yet in practise the choice between them is largely to secure euphony and avoid repetition. The words fall into two groups; as well as, besides, in addition, too, withal, simply add a fact or thought; also (all so), in like manner, likewise, similarly, affirm that what is added is like that to which it is added. As well follows the word or phrase to which it is joined. We can say the singers as well as the players, or the players, and the singers as well.

   Synonyms:
   also, as well, as well as, in addition, in like manner, likewise, similarly, too, withal

   Antonyms:
   but, in spite of, nevertheless, notwithstanding, notwithstanding, on the contrary, on the other hand, yet

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:2.5 / 2 votes

1. besides, in any caseadverb

   making an additional point; anyway

   "I don't want to go to a restaurant; besides, we can't afford it"; "she couldn't shelter behind him all the time and in any case he wasn't always with her"

   Synonyms:
   in any event, as well, too, anyways, at any rate, anyhow, anyway, also, likewise, in any case

2. besides, too, also, likewise, as welladverb

   in addition

   "he has a Mercedes, too"

   Synonyms:
   to a fault, overly, as well, too, also, similarly, excessively, alike, likewise, in any case

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1. apart from that

   adding more information

   besides, that store also sell ice cream

   Submitted by rinat on June 9, 2017  

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1. besidesprep.

   Synonyms:
   near, close to, at the side of, by the side of

2. besidesprep.

   Synonyms:
   except, save, over and above, in addition to, distinct from

3. besidesprep.

   Synonyms:
   aside from, out of the way of, out of the course of, not according to

4. besidesprep.

   Synonyms:
   out of, not in possession of

5. besidesadjective

   Synonyms:
   moreover, yet, too, also, furthermore, more than that, over and above, in addition

6. besidesadjective

   Synonyms:
   else

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1. besidesadverb

   Synonyms:
   moreover, furthermore, further, too

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1. List of paraphrases for "besides":

   moreover, furthermore, beside, alongside, additionally, beyond, meanwhile, except, also, further, outside

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1. Dan Webb:

   Besides being against the law, it is just plain wrong to outright denigrate something as serious as a real hate crime and then make sure it involved words and symbols that have such historical significance in our country.

2. Matthew Haverly:

   It's sad to say that that's someone's either daughter, mother or whatever, i think it was some kind of a hit, and something happened. Something went bad, and this is like a rural area, so they just wanted to plant the body somewhere else besides wherever the hell they were from.

3. Darius Lakdawalla:

   It’s a very simple concept that exists in every other sector of the economy besides health care.

4. Former England captain Beckham:

   Besides being a great friend, he is the person that is most passionate about soccer and Real Madrid that I have met and the best player I've ever played with.

5. Jennifer Shu:

   Luckily, most people recover within a week without problems besides some discomfort/pain in the mouth.