This is the 268th most frequent Persian word.
علاوه
"Besides" or "in addition to."
The word 'علاوه' (in the phrase 'علاوه بر') specifies 'besides, in addition to'.
من علاوه بر ورزش، مطالعه هم میکنم.
Besides exercising, I also read.
The word 'علاوه' (in the phrase 'علاوه بر') conveys an additive relation, here applying to topics of consideration.
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 term 'علاوه' (in the phrase 'علاوه بر') expresses augmentation, in this case activities alongside primary education.