What is the difference between "beside" and "besides"?

By Ranjana S.

You sit beside a babbling brook relishing the nature, as the poets would say.

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You sit beside your wife; she sits beside you.

The meaning of beside( without the s) is thus crystal clear: next to, along

side of, at the side of.

You are pretty, smart, kind,intelligent, a spirited conversationalist, honest,

singer and skillful dancer. Besides, you believe in providing service to the

world. Do you wonder that people find you irresistible?

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You claim, you have not been invited to the new year bash; and besides, 

you wouldn't go even if you were invited!

Besides(with the s) obviously means in addition, moreover, also, 

what's more.

Look at the sentences:

She was sitting beside her husband.

They walked beside each other in silence.

 Besides chocolate, you will also need a second flavoring in the cake.

 The student is intelligent, hard working, popular in school; besides she is good in sports.