besides

/biˈsaɪdz/
/bɪˈsaɪdz/
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Definitions of besides
  1. adverb
    in addition
    synonyms: also, as well, likewise, too
  2. adverb
    making an additional point; anyway
    “besides, we can't afford it”
    synonyms: in any case
Pronunciation
US
/biˈsaɪdz/
UK
/bɪˈsaɪdz/
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