Meaning
concerning; with regard to
Primary Function
topic specifier
Communicative Purpose
to introduce a specific aspect or subject
Pattern
as regards
Core Structure
as regards
Função primária
topic specifier
Propósito comunicativo
to introduce a specific aspect or subject
Situações de gatilho
formal meetings, reports, correspondence
Contextos
professional and written English
Padrão
as regards
Estrutura central
as regards
Slots de substituição
noun phrase or topic
Colocados típicos
- budget
- proposal
- meeting agenda
Substituições comuns
- regarding
- concerning
- with respect to
Erros comuns
adding to after as regards
Similar / contraste
with regard to, in terms of
Interferências
learners often insert to
Família do chunk
- topic specifiers
Nuance
very formal, administrative tone
Efeito pragmático
sounds official and precise
Dica de memória
as regards the proposal
Nota
This chunk is used to introduce or focus on a specific aspect or topic in formal settings. It is similar to 'regarding' and 'with respect to' but carries a very formal, administrative tone. Learners often make the mistake of adding an incorrect 'to' after 'as regards'.
Upgrade path
in respect of
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