Synonyms for besides
- adverb
- preposition
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Synonyms by meaning
Adverb
1. Likewise — also; in addition
also, too, yet, yit US, likewise, as well, moreover, in addition, furthermore, again, over, additionally, further, farther, to boot informal
Other
Preposition
1. Except
but, except, except for, aside from, apart from, excepting, barring, save, save for, bar
Other
Definitions
- adv. 1
Also; in addition.
We've paid for your whole education and plenty more besides!
- prep. 1
In addition to.
Besides José, I'll invite Jay and Renée, the three of them.
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The words fall into two groups; as well as, besides, in addition, too, withal, simply add a fact or thought; also (all so), in like manner, likewise, similarly, affirm that what is added is like that to which it is added.
J. C. Fernald, English Synonyms and Antonyms (1914)
Example sentences
- furthermore Furthermore, I think that Australia must be destroyed.
- moreover It was cold that day, and moreover it began to rain.
- likewise In depleted lands, likewise, potato production is lower.
- else I don't have anything else to do but wait for you.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| besides | steady | |
| furthermore | falling | |
| moreover | falling | |
| likewise | falling | |
| else | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- but1, too1, yet1, bar1, yit
- 4 letters
- also2, over2, else1, save1
- 5 letters
- again2
- 6 letters
- except2, beyond2
- 7 letters
- further2, farther2, barring2
- 8 letters
- moreover3, likewise2
- 9 letters
- excepting3
- 11 letters
- furthermore3
- 12 letters
- additionally5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (also2 = 2 syllables).