24. Beside and besides
Beside is a preposition. It means 'by' or 'next to'.
• The mother sat beside her children.
• Who is that fat lady sitting beside Peter?
Besides is similar to as well as. It is used to add new information to what is already known.
• Besides the violin, he can play the guitar and the piano.
• Who was at the party besides Jane and Peter?
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