besides

Meanings

1. 1
   prep

   In addition to.

   During the whole time of his abode in the university he generally spent thirteen hours of the day in study; by which assiduity besides an exact dispatch of the whole course of philosophy, he read over in a manner all classic authors that are extant […]

2. 2
   prep

   Other than; except for; instead of.

   I don't want to go anywhere besides India.

3. 3
   prep

   Beside, next to.

   1561, Geneva Bible, Acts 16:13, And on the Sabbath day, we went out of the citie, beſides a riuer, where they were wont to pray : and we ſate downe, and ſpake vnto the women, which were come together.

4. 4
   adv

   Also; in addition.

   It is besides used as a food, either as a sallad^([sic]), raw, or boiled as greens.

5. 5
   adv

   Used to emphasize an additional point, especially an important or stronger reason; moreover; furthermore.

   I don't feel like going out tonight. Besides, I have to work tomorrow morning anyway.

6. 6
   adv

   Otherwise; else.

   I have been to Spain but nowhere besides.

7. 7
   adv

   On one side.

   You are so strongly in my purpose bred That all the world besides methinks are dead

8. 8
   adv

   making an additional point

Etymology

From Middle English bisides (also bisiden), extension of biside, equivalent to beside + -s (adverbial suffix).