Beside vs Besides: What's the Difference?

Clear up the confusion between "beside" and "besides" with this comprehensive video lesson.

"Beside" indicates the location of something. Use "beside" to talk about the physical position or location of something next to another. For example, Will you sit beside me at dinner?".

"Besides" means "in addition", "moreover", "as well", or "in addition to". Use "besides" to add information or emphasize an additional point. For example, "I dislike fishing; besides, I don’t even own a boat".

Understanding the difference between "beside" and "besides" and knowing when to use each one helps you improve your writing and speaking.