Cool MateBesides vs It won't be just
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Besides
Top 2,000 (common)B2preposition
It won't be just
Top 5,000 (fairly common)
Most common: Besides
| Besides | It won't be just | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/bɪˈsaɪdz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/bɪˈsaɪdz/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ɪt wəʊnt bi dʒʌst//🇺🇸 //ɪt woʊnt bi dʒʌst// |
| Meaning | Also; in addition to. | It will not only be this. |
| Example | We have lots of things in common besides music. | It won't be just a simple task; there will be challenges ahead. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 5,000 (fairly common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | preposition | |
| Collocations | besides the point, besides this, besides being | it won't be just about, it won't be just for, it won't be just this, it won't be just a matter of, it won't be just words |
| Antonyms | excluding, without | - |
| Common mistakes | Using 'besides' when 'beside' (next to) is meant., Confusing 'besides' with 'beside'., Incorrectly using 'besides' with a negative statement. | Omitting 'just' makes the phrase unclear., Confusing it with other negative phrases., Using it in overly formal settings. |
| Usage notes | Use 'besides' to introduce additional information. It fits informal and formal contexts but is slightly more common in spoken English. Avoid using it at the beginning of a formal document. | Use this phrase to emphasize that there is more to consider. It's suitable for both spoken and written contexts but may be avoided in very formal situations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Besides vs It won't be just
What's the difference between Besides and It won't be just?
Besides: Also; in addition to. It won't be just: It will not only be this.
Which is more common: Besides and It won't be just?
Besides is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Besides: We have lots of things in common besides music. It won't be just: It won't be just a simple task; there will be challenges ahead.
Can I use Besides and It won't be just interchangeably?
Not always. Besides and It won't be just are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.