besides

🇺🇸 /bɪˈsaɪdz/ 🇬🇧 /bɪˈsaɪdz/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford5000CEFR-B1
preposition
R

in addition to; apart from

Besides apples, we also have oranges and bananas.

adverb
B2

used to add another point or reason

I don't want to go. Besides, it's raining outside.

B2

also; in addition

We sell books, pens, and many other items besides.

translation

prep. in addition to; apart from
adv. used to add another point or reason; also; in addition