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BESIDES

(adverb, prep.)
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There are 5 meanings of the word Besides.

How to pronounce besides:

US

Besides - as an adverb

Making an additional point; anyway

Example: "I don't want to go to a restaurant; besides, we can't afford it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
in any case

In addition

Example: "He has a mercedes, too"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
also4as welllikewise15too3

Besides - as a preposition

In addition, in addition to.

Other than; except for; instead of.

Example: "I don't want to go anywhere besides india."

Beside.

Example Sentences

"I don't feel like going out tonight, besides, it's raining heavily."
"The restaurant has a great atmosphere, and besides, the food is delicious."
"She loves animals, and besides, she volunteers at a local animal shelter."
"The hotel offers free breakfast, and besides, it has a rooftop swimming pool."
"I can't go to the party tonight because, besides, I have an exam tomorrow."
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Word Game Points

Is BESIDES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, besides is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BESIDES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is BESIDES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, besides is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BESIDES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is BESIDES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, besides is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BESIDES has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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