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besides

Main Entry:: ¹be·sides
Pronunciation:: \bi-ˈsīdz, bē-\
Function:: preposition
Date:: 14th century

1 : other than, except <no one besides us> 2 : together with <a decision that, besides being practical, is morally right>

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