In addition to vs besides

Both 'in addition to' and 'besides' are correct and can be used to indicate an extra or additional element. 'In addition to' is a little more formal and is commonly used in writing, while 'besides' is slightly less formal and can be used in both spoken and written English.

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Last updated: June 27, 2024 • 316 views

In addition to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in formal writing.

Use 'in addition to' to introduce an extra element or point that is being added to something already mentioned.

Examples:

In addition to studying English, she also takes French classes.
He enjoys playing the piano, in addition to the guitar.

Alternatives:

furthermore
moreover
additionally
also
as well as

besides

This phrase is correct and can be used in both spoken and written English, although it is slightly more informal than 'in addition to'.

Use 'besides' to introduce an additional point or reason, often in a more casual context.

Examples:

Besides studying English, she also takes French classes.
I don't want to go out tonight, and besides, I have work to do.

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You don't like names, neither do I, besides...
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Only 5 docs work here besides her.
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And only two real fighters besides himself.
There was another operative besides me following Henry.
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And only two real fighters besides hisself.
Chloe, they have no connections besides their arrests.
And there are ways to communicate your feelings for a woman besides throwing diamonds at her.
But we don't know there's anything besides this chap.
It is besides me, Dr. Jackson.
I bought that mine because I thought you could do something besides this.
in Acapulco, besides getting stoned?
At the college, besides studying, I specialized in sea rescues.
Is there anyone besides Lee Harvey Oswald...
And other things that I can be doing besides managing.

Alternatives:

in addition to
furthermore
moreover
additionally
also

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