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besides Synonyms
Another word for besides
Choosing another word for besides depends on context, so the 30 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In addition; as a further reason or consideration; furthermore.
Usage Example
"I have too much homework to finish tonight; furthermore, it is raining heavily outside."
Strongest
furthermore
moreover
additionally
in addition
Strong
further
what's more
also
anyway
anyhow
plus
• preposition (Context 2)
In addition to; as well as.
Usage Example
"in addition to teaching university history courses, she has published three critically acclaimed biographies."
Strongest
in addition to
as well as
apart from
aside from
Strong
along with
together with
on top of
plus
• preposition (Context 3)
Other than; except for; apart from.
Usage Example
"There was nobody in the quiet library except for the head librarian and a few graduate students."
Strongest
except for
other than
apart from
aside from
except
Strong
excluding
save for
barring
save
but
• adverb (Context 4)
Apart from that; otherwise; in other respects.
Usage Example
"He is an accomplished violinist and has many other artistic talents as well."
Strongest
as well
too
in addition
Strong
also
additionally
otherwise
to boot
into the bargain
Opposites of besides
The opposite of besides shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
including
excluding
without
counting
barring
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Besides. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/besides