Besides

usgb/bɪˈsaɪdz/
preposition

In addition to; apart from.

Besides being a talented musician, he is also a brilliant painter.
Visual representation of "besides" - In addition to; apart from

Often appears as...

  • besides being
  • besides having
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Additional Qualities

Use 'besides' to highlight more than one skill or interest someone has.

Illustration for Additional Qualities
She's a skilled photographer; besides, she writes beautiful poetry.
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Not Just One

'Besides' signals that what follows is an addition to what has already been mentioned.

Illustration for Not Just One
Besides his teaching job, he volunteers at the hospital.
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