English · Daily Life
besides
/bɪˈsaɪdz/
[/bɪˈsaɪdz/]
in addition; also
Intermediateadverb
Definition
Used to add an extra point, or to mean 'as well as'.
Example
It is late; besides, I am tired.
It is late; besides, I am tired.
Etymology
Formed from 'beside' plus an adverbial '-s' ending.
How & Where It’s Used
Do not confuse with 'beside', which means 'next to'.