regarding
rih-GAH-dihng
Regarding (prep) means Concerning; about; with reference to. Example: “She had a question regarding the new policy.”
prep
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Concerning; about; with reference to.
"She had a question regarding the new policy."
"The email said nothing regarding the deadline change."
"Please contact us if you have any concerns regarding your order."
How to use regarding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA more formal way of saying "about" or "concerning" a topic.
When to use it
Common in formal or business writing; "about" is more natural in everyday speech.
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- Plural
- regardings
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Etymology
By surface analysis, this is regard + -ing.
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Rhymes for regarding
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Frequently asked questions
What does “regarding” mean?
The word “regarding” means concerning; about; with reference to. In plain terms, a more formal way of saying "about" or "concerning" a topic.
How do you pronounce “regarding”?
“Regarding” is pronounced rih-GAH-dihng (/ɹɪˈɡɑɹdɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “regarding” in a sentence?
Here is “regarding” used in a sentence: “She had a question regarding the new policy.”
What part of speech is “regarding”?
“Regarding” is a preposition.
Is “regarding” a common word?
“Regarding” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What does regarding mean?
Regarding is a preposition meaning "about" or "concerning." It introduces the topic of a sentence, as in "I'm writing regarding your application." It signals that what follows relates to a particular subject, and it is common in formal or business writing where a plainer "about" might feel too casual.
What is the difference between regarding and concerning?
They mean almost the same thing, and both introduce a topic, so they can usually be swapped. Regarding is slightly more common in everyday business writing, while concerning can carry a faint sense of worry in its other uses. As prepositions meaning "about," though, they are effectively interchangeable.
Is regarding formal or informal?
Regarding leans formal. It is at home in emails, letters, and reports, where "about" might feel too casual. In relaxed conversation, most people simply say "about." Phrases like "with regard to" and "as regards" are even more formal cousins carrying the same meaning.
Is it 'with regard to' or 'with regards to'?
In this sense the correct phrase is "with regard to," singular, meaning about. "With regards to" is widely considered an error here; regards belongs to greetings, as in "give my regards." So use regarding, or with regard to, when you mean concerning a particular subject.
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