Found 19 stronger alternatives to upgrade your writing.
Addition (simple)
Nuance: Additional
Simple addition; very common.
Boring
We finished the draft; besides, we revised it.
Better
We finished the draft; also, we revised it.
Shift/add-on (casual)
Nuance: Shift
Casual; can feel like a topic shift.
Boring
Besides, we should start now.
Better
Anyway, we should start now.
Addition (common)
Nuance: Add-on
Clear and common.
Boring
We read the article; besides, we wrote a summary.
Better
We read the article; in addition, we wrote a summary.
Addition (casual phrase)
Nuance: Extra
Casual; good for narratives.
Boring
We had homework. Besides, we had a project due Friday.
Better
We had homework. On top of that, we had a project due Friday.
Addition (casual)
Nuance: Extra
Casual, friendly tone.
Boring
We need notebooks; besides, we need a folder.
Better
We need notebooks; plus, we need a folder.
Addition (formal-ish)
Nuance: Extra point
Adds another point with emphasis.
Boring
The plan is inexpensive. Besides, it is effective.
Better
The plan is inexpensive. What is more, it is effective.
Addition (formal)
Nuance: Extra
Essay-friendly addition word.
Boring
Besides, we should check our work before we submit it.
Better
Additionally, we should check our work before we submit it.
Addition (phrase)
Nuance: Combined
Combines items smoothly.
Boring
She packed snacks; besides, she packed water for the hike.
Better
She packed snacks as well as water for the hike.
Addition (formal)
Nuance: Emphasis
Formal; adds weight.
Boring
Besides, the evidence is strong and reliable.
Better
Furthermore, the evidence is strong and reliable.
Addition (formal)
Nuance: Emphasis
Formal; good for essays.
Boring
Besides, the data came from reliable sources.
Better
Moreover, the data came from reliable sources.
Addition (emphasis)
Nuance: Emphatic
Adds emphasis; persuasive tone.
Boring
Besides, the solution is quick to use.
Better
Not only that, the solution is quick to use.
Addition (phrase)
Nuance: Extra
Common phrase; good for school writing.
Boring
The lesson was helpful. Besides, the examples were clear.
Better
The lesson was helpful. To add to that, the examples were clear.
Addition (formal-ish)
Nuance: Noted
Good for reports and essays.
Boring
Besides, the data came from reliable sources.
Better
Also worth noting is that the data came from reliable sources.
Addition (explicit)
Nuance: Explicit
Very clear for essays.
Boring
Besides, the schedule gives us more time.
Better
Another point is that the schedule gives us more time.
Addition (phrase)
Nuance: Extra
Clear; slightly longer.
Boring
We practiced every day. Besides, we asked for feedback.
Better
We practiced every day. In addition to that, we asked for feedback.
Emphasis + addition
Nuance: Strengthening
Strengthens a point; use when it’s true.
Boring
Besides, the second experiment worked even better.
Better
In fact, the second experiment worked even better.
Emphasis + addition
Nuance: Emphatic
Adds strong emphasis; use carefully.
Boring
Besides, the results were even stronger than expected.
Better
Indeed, the results were even stronger than expected.
Addition (emphasis)
Nuance: Emphatic
Adds extra detail with emphasis.
Boring
The room was crowded; besides, it was very noisy.
Better
The room was crowded, not to mention very noisy.
Addition (formal phrase)
Nuance: Extra
Formal; “in addition.”
Boring
We had homework. Besides, we had a project due Friday.
Better
We had homework. Over and above that, we had a project due Friday.