/ bɪˈsaɪdz; NAmE / preposition , adverb
■ preposition
in addition to sb/sth; apart from sb/sth :
We have lots of things in common besides music.
Besides working as a doctor, he also writes novels in his spare time.
I've got no family besides my parents.
➡ note at beside
■ adverb
1.
used for making an extra comment that adds to what you have just said :
I don't really want to go. Besides, it's too late now.
➡ note at beside
2.
in addition; also :
discounts on televisions, stereos and much more besides
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WHICH WORD
besides / apart from / except
The preposition besides means 'in addition to':
What other sports do you like besides football?
You use except when you mention the only thing that is not included in a statement:
I like all sports except football.
You can use apart from with both these meanings:
What other sports do you like apart from football?
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I like all sports apart from football.