No. 268 in Persian
علاوه
"Besides" or "in addition to."
In a sentence
من علاوه بر ورزش، مطالعه هم میکنم.
Besides exercising, I also read.
The word 'علاوه' (in the phrase 'علاوه بر') specifies 'besides, in addition to'.
معلم ما گفت که علاوه بر درسها، به مسائل زندگی نیز فکر کنیم.
Our teacher told us to think about life matters in addition to our studies.
The word 'علاوه' (in the phrase 'علاوه بر') conveys an additive relation, here applying to topics of consideration.
دانشآموزان علاوه بر کلاسها، برنامههای فوق برنامه هم برگزار میکنند.
Students, in addition to attending their classes, organize extracurricular programs.
The term 'علاوه' (in the phrase 'علاوه بر') expresses augmentation, in this case activities alongside primary education.
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