Words / A2

bi-SYDZ/bɪˈsaɪdz/

Besides means in addition, or except: Besides English, she speaks Urdu. Who is going besides us? Beside (no s) means next to. Anyway adds a similar “also” move in speech.

Meaning

In addition to; as well as.

Examples

• “Besides English, she studies French.”
• “Besides the cost, the plan is too slow.”
• “No one besides the teacher had a key.”

Good to know

besides = in addition / except. beside = next to (no s).

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