regards
0 antonyms and opposites of regards, grouped by meaning.
Noun — Good wishes sent to someone, often used to close a letter or message.
How to use regards
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Frequently asked questions
What does “regards” mean?
The word “regards” means good wishes sent to someone, often used to close a letter or message. In plain terms, a polite way of sending good wishes to someone, often at the end of written correspondence.
How do you pronounce “regards”?
“Regards” is pronounced rih-GAHDZ (/ɹɪˈɡɑɹdz/ in IPA).
How do you use “regards” in a sentence?
Here is “regards” used in a sentence: “Please give my regards to your family.”
What part of speech is “regards”?
“Regards” is a noun.
Is “regards” a common word?
“Regards” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "regards" and "regard"?
"Regards" as a plural noun means good wishes sent to someone, as in "give my regards to your family," and is common at the end of letters and emails. "Regard" in the singular usually means respect or attention, as in "held in high regard" or "with regard to your request."
Is it "regards" or "regard" in "with regard to"?
The correct phrase is "with regard to," using the singular "regard," meaning "concerning" or "about." "With regards to" is a common mistake; the plural "regards" belongs to good wishes, as in "kind regards."
What is the difference between "Best regards" and "Kind regards"?
Both are polite email or letter sign-offs using "regards" to send good wishes, and either is suitable in professional messages. "Kind regards" is often felt to be slightly warmer and "Best regards" slightly more formal, but the difference is small and the two are largely interchangeable.