Besides and Except

Besides

Besides adverb - In addition.
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Synonyms for Besides

Except is a synonym for besides in apart from topic. In some cases you can use "Except" instead the word "Besides" as a preposition or a conjunction.

Except

Except preposition - Not including.
Usage example: the store is open daily except Sundays

Besides is a synonym for except in excluding topic. You can use "Besides" instead the word "Except" as a preposition or a conjunction, if it concerns topics such as other than.

Both words in one sentence

  • Besides that, she's usually forgotten... well, except the occasional person on the internet that makes fun of her videos.
  • There's a bit of Fridge Logic there (besides the fact that prostitutes provide sex not love), since this is exactly what she does, except the price is not monetary.
  • Comic Book / Empowered Besides Ninjette's snark about her bust, none of the heroines sport anything bigger than a C-cup, except the superheroine Jugganaut (and this seems to be justified in her powers).
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