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regarding

 

[ rɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ ]

Preposition / Adjective
Context #1 | Preposition

in relation to

Concerning or about something; with regard to.

Synonyms

about, concerning, in relation to

Examples of usage

  • I am writing to you regarding the job vacancy.
  • She had some questions regarding the project.
Context #2 | Adjective

concerned

Feeling worried or anxious about something.

Synonyms

anxious, concerned, worried

Examples of usage

  • She was regarding the situation with concern.
  • He had a regarding expression on his face.

Translations

Translations of the word "regarding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 a respeito de

🇮🇳 के बारे में

🇩🇪 bezüglich

🇮🇩 mengenai

🇺🇦 щодо

🇵🇱 odnośnie

🇯🇵 に関して

🇫🇷 concernant

🇪🇸 con respecto a

🇹🇷 hakkında

🇰🇷 관하여

🇸🇦 بشأن

🇨🇿 ohledně

🇸🇰 ohľadom

🇨🇳 关于

🇸🇮 glede

🇮🇸 varðandi

🇰🇿 туралы

🇬🇪 შესახებ

🇦🇿 haqqında

🇲🇽 con respecto a

Etymology

The word 'regarding' originates from the Middle English word 'regarden', which means 'to keep watch over'. Over time, it evolved to signify 'concerning' or 'about'. It has been in use since the 15th century in the English language.

See also: disregard, disregarded, disregarding, regard, regardful, regardless, regards.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,263, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.