|
|
be·sides
 besides
|
|
- pronunciation:
- b
saIdz
- parts of speech:
- adverb, preposition
| part of speech: |
adverb |
| definition: |
"Besides" sometimes means "also." We use it when we want to add more to what we have already said and make what we want to say stronger.
I don't feel like going to the park today. Besides, it's too hot. |
|
|
| part of speech: |
preposition |
| definition 1: |
If, besides a sandwich, you had potato chips with your lunch, it means that you had more than a sandwich for lunch. You also had potato chips.
Besides the tigers, there are lions and other big cats at the zoo.Victor's dad speaks two languages besides English. He also speaks Spanish and French. |
| definition 2: |
If you like everything your mom cooks besides her eggs, it means that you like everything she cooks except for her eggs. (Maybe she cooks them too long!)
My brother likes all sports besides baseball. I don't know why he doesn't like baseball.- similar words:
- except
|
|
|