Meaning
concerning; in relation to
Primary Function
topic-introducing formal opener
Communicative Purpose
introduces a formal subject for discussion
Pattern
With regard to
Core Structure
With regard to
Função primária
topic-introducing formal opener
Propósito comunicativo
introduces a formal subject for discussion
Situações de gatilho
business correspondence, reports, formal meetings
Contextos
professional, academic
Padrão
With regard to
Estrutura central
With regard to
Slots de substituição
noun phrase or clause
Colocados típicos
- your inquiry
- the proposal
- the matter
Substituições comuns
- As regards
- In reference to
Erros comuns
With regards to, mixing with In relation to
Similar / contraste
Concerning, With reference to
Interferências
incorrectly adding 's' to regard
Família do chunk
- formal topic-introducing PPs
Nuance
highly formal, typical of written official communication
Efeito pragmático
conveys professionalism and respect for protocol
Dica de memória
regard a topic
Nota
Use "regard" in singular form; avoid common confusion with "regards"
Upgrade path
from About to Regarding to With regard to
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