Besides meaning

What does “besides” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“besides” is an adverb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: making an additional point; anyway.

besides

adverb

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”
Synonymsin any case
in addition
“he has a Mercedes, too”
Synonymstoo also likewise as well

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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