Besides is either a linking adverb or preposition.
1. Linking adverb
Besides is a linking adverb in spoken English. In front position, besides means "moreover, anyway". It adds another point to an argument.
Ex: Sam didn't want to go for a walk. The weather was wet and miserable. Besides, he had a headache.
2. Preposition
Besides as a preposition means "in addition to".
Ex:
1. Besides the bus driver, there were forty passengers on the bus.
2. Johny is a teacher. Besides teaching English, he creates videos to make money on social media.
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