regards

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.

“Regards” is pronounced rih-GAHDZ (/ɹɪˈɡɑɹdz/ in IPA).

Here is “regards” used in a sentence: “Please give my regards to your family.”

“Regards” is a noun.

“Regards” is a fairly common word in modern English.

"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."

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."

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.