besides

Universal Words 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. * I've got plenty of other things to do besides talking to you. -< 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. -> BESIDE 2 in addition; also: discounts on televisions, stereos and much more besides ______________________________ WHICHWORD? 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? * I like all sports apart from football. -<noteatBESIDE ______________________________