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Does "besides" mean same as "except for?"

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Rebecca

That's a good guess! It is similar in meaning. "Besides" is an preposition that means apart from, other than. Ex: Besides running, I also enjoy swimming and biking. Ex: Besides Italy, I've also been to France and Germany. Ex: Other than math, I also enjoy history and English class.

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