besides Definition

besides
prep

1. In addition to, as well as or apart from something or someone.

adverb

1. Also; as well.

Example: We saw three more besides
Thesaurus: too, additionally, as well, also, further, moreover, to boot, likewise, secondly.
2. (often as a sentence connector) moreover; in any case.

Example: I don't want to go; besides, I'm not dressed

Etymology: 13c: from, and originally with the same meaning as, beside.