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beside – besides
[the same pronunciation, except ‘besides’ has an additional ‘s’ end sound]
“Beside” means ‘by the side of; close to; in comparison with’,
- (mum sat beside me)
e.g.
Come and sit beside me.
“Besides” means ‘in addition; moreover; also’,
- two besides three of his own
e.g.
He has to work overtime; he has three children of his own besides two of his brother’s (children).
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