Words / B2

ri-GAHD-ing/rɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/

Regarding means about, in formal notices: regarding the clash; regarding your application. About is everyday; concerning is a close formal twin. Regarding the clash, sit the morning paper. Do not write “regarding to”. Mix-up: regardless (of) means despite (already as irrespective’s twin).

Meaning

About; concerning (formal).

Examples

• “Regarding the clash, sit the morning paper and apply for the afternoon transfer.”
• “A note regarding fees went to parents, which is the letter sense.”

Good to know

regarding + noun. Everyday: about. Close: concerning. Trap: regardless of / “regarding to”. Exam-office English. About, not despite.

Near in meaning

about

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