in this regard
What is the opposite of in this regard? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Phrase — On this particular point or in relation to the matter just mentioned.
How to use in this regard
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
in this regard, the committee
little progress in this regard
Formal; typical of reports, legal writing and official letters.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between in this regard and in this respect?
They are interchangeable in almost every context. In this respect is slightly more common in British English and in comparisons, while in this regard is favoured in official and business correspondence.
Is in this regard too formal?
It is markedly formal and can sound bureaucratic if repeated. In everyday writing, on this point or about this usually reads better.
Is it regard or regards?
In this phrase always the singular: in this regard. The plural appears in with regards to, which many careful writers avoid in favour of with regard to or simply regarding.
