English · Word Candidate

besides

/bɪˈsaɪdz/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In addition to.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bên cạnh

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Preposition

Examples

Besides José, I'll invite Jay and Renée, the three of them.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Other than; except for; instead of.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ngoài; trừ; thay vì

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Preposition

Examples

I don't want to go anywhere besides India.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Also; in addition.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cũng; ngoài ra

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Adverb

Examples

We've paid for your whole education and plenty more besides!

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Được sử dụng để nhấn mạnh một điểm thêm, đặc biệt là một lý do quan trọng hoặc mạnh hơn

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Adverb

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “besides” mean?

In addition to.

Is “besides” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.