Word Type

Adverb

Preposition

Adverb

The word "besides" can be used as adverb, preposition and adverb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

besides oneself besides the point

Derived From

beside

Etymologically Related To

s

Context

conjunctive etymology 3

Related Terms

beside on top of that

Related Terms

also beside else except for furthermore in addition in addition to instead of moreover on top of that other than otherwise

Synonym Network

du reste in any case likewise

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