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Besides

adverb

/bɪˈsaɪdz/

Meaning

in addition to; moreover; furthermore

in addition to; apart from

Besides being smart, he is also kind.

Besides English, he also speaks French.

moreover, furthermore, additionally, also, in addition to, apart from, as well as

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moreover, furthermore, additionally, also

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in addition to, apart from, as well as

only, merely, exclusively, excluding, except

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only, merely, exclusively

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excluding, except

besides that, besides which, besides being, besides this, besides him

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besides that, besides which, besides being

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besides that, besides this, besides him, besides being

In a way that is completely airtight or sealed off.

In or to what place or position; used to inquire about location

slowly and steadily over a period of time

to a great degree; with a lot of weight, intensity, or force

to some extent; not completely; incompletely

without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way