Synonyms for Besides & Similar Words

Definition of besides

adverb
  1. making an additional point; anyway; "I don't want to go to a restaurant; besides, we can't afford it"; "she couldn't shelter behind him all the time and in any case he wasn't always with her"
  2. in addition; "he has a Mercedes, too"

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Writing tips for "besides"

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"Besides" in song lyrics

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  • "It's cool and If I don't get rich I'm thankful that I alive besides"
    Bubba Sparxxx f/ Attitude — Warrant
  • "Can't beat you over the head besides"
    LMNO — Souldier
  • "I don't need nothin' besides"
    Ms. Dynamite f/ Keon Bryce — Anyway U Want It

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