in addition

in addition {adv. phr.}

As something extra; besides.

We saw a Mickey Mouse cartoon in addition to the cowboy movie.

Aunt Mary gave us sandwiches for our picnic and a bag of cookies in addition.

He has two cars and in addition a motorboat.

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addition

[addition] See: [IN ADDITION]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

to boot

[to boot] {adv. phr.} In addition; besides; as something extra. * /He not only got fifty dollars, but they bought him dinner to boot./ Compare: [FOR GOOD MEASURE], [IN THE […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

apart from

[apart from] or [aside from] {prep. phr.} Beside or besides; in addition to. * /The children hardly see anyone, apart from their parents./ * /Aside from being fun and good […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

as well as

[as well as] {conj.} In addition to; and also; besides. * /Hiking is good exercise as well as fun./ * /He was my friend as well as my doctor./ * […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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