Beside vs. Besides
Beside and besides are quite commonly confused with one another despite their different definitions. Even though they are spelled almost the same, they are not used in the same way.
The Basic Difference Between “Beside” and “Besides”
Beside, without the s, tells us the location of something. Besides, on the other hand, means “in addition,” “in addition to,” “moreover,” or “as well,” depending on context.
Beside is a preposition that means next to or at the side of. The preposition beside physically places two nouns side by side.
Example: I place my diary beside my bed every night.- Я кладу свой дневник рядом с кроватью каждую ночь.
Besides can be used either as a preposition meaning “in addition” or an adverb meaning “moreover,” and it is a little less stiff and formal to use than those two terms.
Example: I dislike fishing; besides , I don’t even own a boat.- Я не люблю рыбалку, кроме того, у меня даже нет лодки.
