BESIDES: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BESIDES?

Need another word that means the same as “besides”? Find 9 synonyms and 30 related words for “besides” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Besides” are: also, as well, likewise, too, in any case, in addition, furthermore, moreover, further

Besides as an Adverb

Definitions of "Besides" as an adverb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “besides” as an adverb can have the following definitions:

• In addition.
• In addition; as well.
• Making an additional point; anyway.
• Used to introduce an additional idea or explanation.

Synonyms of "Besides" as an adverb (9 Words)

also	In addition. A brilliant linguist he was also interested in botany.
as well	To the same degree (often followed by `as.
further	In addition or furthermore. Let s not discuss it further.
furthermore	In addition. Computer chess games are getting cheaper all the time furthermore their quality is improving.
in addition	To or toward the inside of.
in any case	To or toward the inside of.
likewise	Equally. The programmes of study will apply from five years of age likewise the attainment targets.
moreover	As a further matter; besides. Moreover statistics show that competition for places is growing.
too	In addition; also. He has a Mercedes too.

Usage Examples of "Besides" as an adverb

• I don't want to go to a restaurant; besides, we can't afford it.
• I had no time to warn you. Besides, I wasn't sure.
• I'm capable of doing the work, and a lot more besides.

Associations of "Besides" (30 Words)

additionally	Used to introduce a new fact or argument. Brokers finance themselves additionally by short term borrowing.
also	In addition; too. Dyslexia also known as word blindness.
another	Any of various alternatives; some other. Put it off to another or some other day.
anyway	Used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement. Nobody invited Miss Honey to sit down but she sat down anyway.
barring	The act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto.
both	(used with count nouns) two considered together; the two. Studies of zebra finches both in the wild and in captivity.
either	After a negative statement used as an intensive meaning something like `likewise’ or `also.
etcetera	Continuing in the same way. His report was full of etceteras.
except	Take exception to. Five classes of advertisement are excepted from control.
excessive	Beyond normal limits. Excessive charges.
excessively	To a degree exceeding normal or proper limits. They don t drink excessively.
exclude	Put out or expel from a place. The cost for the trip excludes food and beverages.
exclusion	The state of being excluded. Exclusions can be added to your policy.
extra	Excessive or extravagant. He is trying to be extra good.
extremely	To a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect. Extremely interesting.
furthermore	In addition; besides (used to introduce a fresh consideration in an argument. Computer chess games are getting cheaper all the time furthermore their quality is improving.
inordinate	Unusually or disproportionately large; excessive. A book of inordinate length.
likewise	In a like manner; similarly. Some people have little power to do good and have likewise little strength to resist evil.
more	Forming the comparative of adjectives and adverbs especially those of more than one syllable. More than one.
moreover	In addition. The cellar was dark moreover mice nested there.
omit	Leave out or exclude (someone or something), either intentionally or forgetfully. He modestly omits to mention that he was a pole vault champion.
other	Not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied. No other questions.
otherwise	In other respects; apart from that. She thought otherwise.
over	Over the entire area. Stay over the weekend.
overdo	Exhaust oneself by overwork or overexertion. I d simply overdone it in the gym.
overly	Excessively. She was a jealous and overly possessive woman.
prolix	Tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length. Editing a prolix manuscript.
similarly	Used to indicate a similarity between two facts or events. He was similarly affected.
too	In addition; also. Too big.
undue	Beyond normal limits. Undue influence.