Besides

/biˈsaɪdz/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:10 ptsWWF:11 pts7 letters

Definition of Besides

adverb

Also; in addition.
Used to emphasize an additional point, especially an important or stronger reason; Moreover; furthermore.
"I don't feel like going out tonight. Besides, I have to work tomorrow morning anyway."
Otherwise; else.
"I have been to Spain but nowhere besides."
On one side.

preposition

In addition, in addition to.
Other than; except for; instead of.
"I don't want to go anywhere besides India."
Beside.

Anagrams of Besides

Words You Can Make

45 words can be made from the letters in "besides":

6-LETTER WORDS

beside dieses seised

5-LETTER WORDS

beedi beses bides bises seeds seise sides

4-LETTER WORDS

beds bees bide bids bise debs dees dibs dies diss eide eses ides seed sees+3 more

3-LETTER WORDS

bed bee bes bid bis deb dee dib die dis eds ess ids see sei+2 more

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "besides" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

beyondon top ofbarringbesidessave for

Rhyming Words

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