besides

Meanings

Adverb

making an additional point; anyway
- "I don't want to go to a restaurant; besides, we can't afford it"
in addition

Prep

In addition to.
Other than; except for; instead of.
Beside, next to.

Adv

Also; in addition.
Used to emphasize an additional point, especially an important or stronger reason; moreover; furthermore.
Otherwise; else.
On one side.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English bisides (also bisiden), extension of biside, equivalent to beside + -s (adverbial suffix).

Synonyms

also, as well, barring, beyond, except, in addition to, in any case, likewise, on top of, save for, too

Scrabble Score: 10

besides is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
besides is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
besides is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

besides is a valid Words With Friends word