beside vs besides
besides
Definitions
adverb
- making an additional point; anyway
- in addition
Examples
Tamarind, besides being a good source of B vitamins, calcium and potassium, is being studied as a possible cholesterol-lowering agent, and an extract from its seeds is made into eye drops to treat dry eye syndrome.
But many creatures besides humans have thrived without them and continue to do just fine, thank you very much.
Besides, a medley of reasons such as malnutrition, lack of hygiene and awareness-all caused by illiteracy-contributes to the cases.
