Synonyms of besides

besides 1 of 2

preposition

bi-ˈsīdz 

1

as in beside

in addition to

besides me, there are five people working on this project

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beside
• along with
• together with
• including
• at that
• plus
• beyond
• as well as
• over and above

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• except
• less
• wanting
• minus

2

as in except

not including

the book is 800 pages long besides the bibliography

Synonyms & Similar Words

• except
• but
• beside
• excluding
• other than
• except for
• saving
• apart from
• outside
• bar
• barring
• save
• outside of
• exclusive of
• aside from

besides

2 of 2

adverb

as in then

in addition to what has been said

"Besides," Dan exclaimed, "Who are you to tell me what to do?"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• then
• either
• also
• more
• moreover
• furthermore
• as well
• additionally
• too
• for good measure
• further
• yet
• again
• likewise
• to boot
• into the bargain
• what's more
• in addition to
• on top of
• withal

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of besides

Preposition

Plus, besides setting stuff on fire, a campfire is also good for warmth, atmosphere, cooking and keeping the bugs at bay. — Catherine Newman, New York Times, 15 May 2020

Throughout her essay collection, besides sharing these micro-examples of her interior life, Chew-Bose reflects broadly on her coming of age as a first-generation Canadian woman with Indian parents. — The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 15 May 2020

Adverb

Been there, done that — and, besides, the club has fallen too far behind PSV. — Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 4 June 2026

Still, GLP-1s may not be appropriate for everyone with knee pain, and besides, these drugs can cause side effects and be difficult to access, says Karri. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 June 2026