Meaning
concerning; in relation to a particular subject
Primary Function
topic‑introduction / specification
Communicative Purpose
to specify which aspect or topic one is about to discuss
Pattern
with regard to
Core Structure
with regard to
Função primária
topic‑introduction / specification
Propósito comunicativo
to specify which aspect or topic one is about to discuss
Situações de gatilho
formal meetings, academic papers, official correspondence
Contextos
professional and academic English
Padrão
with regard to
Estrutura central
with regard to
Slots de substituição
noun phrase (the specific subject or item being referred to)
Colocados típicos
- With regard to your inquiry
- …
Substituições comuns
- Regarding
- As for
- In terms of
Erros comuns
with regards to (incorrect: it’s with regard to, no ‘s’); using with regard alone
Similar / contraste
in terms of, as far as … is concerned
Interferências
the common error "with regards to" due to the phrase "give my regards"
Família do chunk
- topic‑introduction connectors
Nuance
very formal; often used in business correspondence to open a topic with polite, distant framing
Efeito pragmático
establishes focus on specific subject matter while maintaining formality and politeness
Dica de memória
with regard
Nota
This lexical bundle is commonly used in formal and professional settings to introduce a specific topic or aspect, allowing the speaker or writer to focus on a particular subject while maintaining a polite and formal tone.
Upgrade path
about → regarding → with regard to
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