in addition to someone or something; except for someone or something We have lots of things in common besides music. Besides working as a doctor, he also writes novels in his spare time. I've got no family besides my parents. I've got plenty of other things to do besides talking to you. Which Word?beside / besides
- The preposition beside usually means “next to something/someone” or “at the side of something/someone”:Sit here beside me.Besides means “in addition to something”:What other sports do you play besides hockey?Do not use beside with this meaning.
- The adverb besides is not usually used on its own to mean “in addition.” It is mainly used to give another reason or argument for something:I don’t think I’ll come on Saturday. I have a lot of work to do. Besides, I don’t really like parties. She likes football. Besides, she likes tennis and basketball.
- The preposition besides means “in addition to”:What other sports do you like besides football?You use except (for) when you mention the only thing that is not included in a statement:I like all sports except (for) football.You can use apart from with both these meanings:What other sports do you like apart from football? I like all sports apart from football.
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