beside the fact vs besides the fact

Both 'beside the fact' and 'besides the fact' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Beside the fact' is used when something is physically next to a fact, while 'besides the fact' is used to introduce additional information or to mean 'in addition to the fact'.

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beside the fact

This phrase is correct and is used when something is physically next to a fact.

This phrase is used to describe something that is physically located next to a fact or piece of information.

Examples:

The book was beside the fact sheet on the table.

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Beside the fact that you shot me, I'm great, Chang.
The Peace of Amiens had a number of favorable consequences for the Republic and its navy (beside the fact that it now received diplomatic recognition from Great Britain and its allies).
You mean beside the fact that you're president of the University and everyone in the East Dorm may need a spinal tap?
Beside the fact that they've all be exposed to ricin.
Beside the fact that there are enemy artillery spotters watching us right now?
Actually there are no differences for us between our three albums, beside the fact that we are continually developping ourselves.
Beside the fact, that this device is used for the activation of amalgam (silver) fillings, in modern dentistry, it is used for the activation of glass-ionomer materials.
Beside the fact that down is the lightest and best insulating material, when you choose an RDS-certified product, you are getting the value of the down, and the values of a responsible supply chain.

Alternatives:

next to the fact
adjacent to the fact

besides the fact

This phrase is correct and is used to introduce additional information or to mean 'in addition to the fact'.

This phrase is used to introduce additional information or to mean 'in addition to the fact'.

Examples:

Besides the fact that it was raining, the event was still a success.

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I mean, besides the fact that it's yours.
And this may be one of its many saving graces, besides the fact that it works.
One of the changes in the make-up, besides the fact that Karloff had gained weight...
I mean, besides the fact that it's okay to kiss a girl when she's unconscious...
We need to highlight that besides the fact that our Tibetan friends do communicate well, they are also very active in all that which is related to death, especially accompanying the dying.
The biggest victory for us in this story, besides the fact that Téo got out of this hell, is that our testimony can serve (which it already does right now) other parents who are as desperate as we were at that time
I mean, besides the fact that you drank like a frat boy and you're well into your 30's.
You might be surprised by some of them in the agreement - besides the fact that the new owner gets the keys.
It is not known for anything else besides the fact that it's now expected mid 2018.
What's wrong, Archie, besides the fact that you have no integrity whatsoever, is that your father kissed my mother.
No connection between any of his victims besides the fact that they're all Navy or former Navy.
You mean besides the fact that he killed his date from the night before last?
No, I am not mad at you... besides the fact that you didn't fight Wes at all at the hospital.
So besides the fact that help avoid the onset of headaches, magnesium prevents and stroke and diabetes.
The main advantage, besides the fact to distinguish themselves from the masses and offer a modern interface, and present the slider image almost immediately to your visitors.
So certainly, the author must get financially involved but in compensation, besides the fact that the financial gamble is quickly reimbursed (once 100 copies have been sold), the authors support does not weaken.
After a short time the mousse before gives way and the bike becomes undriveable besides the fact that meanwhile dropped the dark.
The biggest news out of this spring series, besides the fact that it's the first ever, is that PokerStars is hosting three levels of play.
Now I'm just - I mean, besides the fact that I look like a house - I'm like a gated community.
Now I'm just - I mean, besides the fact that I look like a house - I'm like a gated community.

Alternatives:

in addition to the fact
apart from the fact

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