Pronunciation: [mˈɔː bɪsˈa͡ɪdz] (IPA) 
The phrase "more besides" is commonly used to indicate that there is additional information or content beyond what has already been mentioned. The pronunciation of "more besides" is /mɔːr bɪˈsaɪdz/, with the emphasis on the second syllable of "besides". The word "besides" is spelled with an "s" in the middle, despite its pronunciation with a "z" sound, because it is based on a Middle English word with the same spelling.
"More besides" is an idiomatic phrase meaning in addition to what has already been mentioned or to a greater extent than what is known or expected. It is often used to emphasize the existence or extent of something beyond what is immediately apparent. The phrase is commonly employed to convey the idea that there are additional, noteworthy details or information that should be considered.
"More besides" can be understood as an expansion or extension of a particular topic or statement, suggesting that there is something further or supplementary that should be taken into account. It is used to emphasize that the matter being discussed possesses a greater depth or scope than initially perceived.
For example, someone describing a new restaurant might say, "The ambiance is great, the food is delicious, and there is a wide selection of wines, but there is more besides." In this context, "more besides" implies that there are additional appealing aspects about the restaurant that the speaker wishes to highlight, perhaps such as friendly staff, stunning views, or unique decor.
Overall, "more besides" serves as a linguistic tool to draw attention to the existence of further information, details, or aspects that are relevant to the topic under discussion, offering a sense of completeness or thoroughness.
The phrase "more besides" is not a single word with a distinct etymology. It is a combination of the word "more", which originated from Old English, and the word "besides", which evolved from Middle English.
- "More": The word "more" can be traced back to the Old English word "māra", meaning "greater" or "additional". It is related to the Old Norse word "meiri" and the Gothic word "maiza". Over time, "māra" evolved into Middle English "more", carrying the same meaning of "greater" or "additional".
- "Besides": The word "besides" originated from Middle English and was formed by combining "bi" (meaning "by" or "near") and "side" (meaning "edge" or "border"). It was originally used to indicate proximity or position next to something.
