Definition of "besides" in Englisch

preposition

1. In addition to.

   • During the whole time of his abode in the university he generally spent thirteen hours of the day in study; by which assiduity besides an exact dispatch of the whole course of philosophy, he read over in a manner all classic authors that are extant […]

2. Other than; except for; instead of.

   • I don't want to go anywhere besides India.
   • I want to go with someone besides my father.

3. (now informal) Beside, next to.

   • 1561, Geneva Bible, Acts 16:13, And on the Sabbath day, we went out of the citie, beſides a riuer, where they were wont to pray : and we ſate downe, and ſpake vnto the women, which were come together.

adverb

1. (conjunctive) Also; in addition.

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

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

3. Otherwise; else.

   • I have been to Spain but nowhere besides.

4. (obsolete) On one side.