besides

/bɪˈsaɪdz/prep
RareNot in standard dictionaries
1

In addition to.

2

Other than; except for; instead of.

3

Beside, next to.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

fideshidesridessidestidesabidesasidesbrideschidesglides

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

baababbadbaebagbahbakbalbambao

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

aisajabaeapiayeblycaicgibuybye

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

bazbagsbansbedsbelzbibsbiesbinsboasboaz
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