Regard, Regardless, Disregard

Question 1

Regard (verb - regular)

Answer 1

To consider or think about something in a particular way. (I don’t regard that as a problem. / She regarded him as a good friend)

Question 2

Regard (noun)

Answer 2

Respect or admiration for someone or something. We usually combine it with the word “high” or “highly” to emphasize our admiration or respect for this person or thing. ( He has high regard for his boss. / She is highly regarded by her colleagues.)

Question 3

Regarding (noun - gerund)

Answer 3

Related to something you asked for or were talking about. (Con respecto a:) (Regarding your request, I’m sorry to say it has been denied. / Regarding what we talked about yesterday, you still need a justification for presenting the homework late.)

Question 4

Regards (noun):

Answer 4

A formal way to greet, or say goodbye to, someone. We usually combine it with the word “kind” to sound more polite. (Saludos cordiales) ((When writing an email, for example). Thank you for your attention and swift response. Kind regards, John Doe.)

Question 5

Regardless (adverb)

Answer 5

Without regard or consideration for something. (He ate the spicy food regardless of his sensitive stomach. / She continued to work hard regardless of the criticism.)

Question 6

Regardless (adjective)

Answer 6

Not affected or influenced by something. (He is a great athlete regardless of his age. / The scenery was beautiful regardless of the weather.)

Question 7

Regardless (noun)

Answer 7

A connecting word like “However” and “Notwithstanding.” It can mean “either way” or “anyway”. ( We weren’t prepared for the trip. Regardless, we still had a lot of fun. / My car needs maintenance. Regardless, I will still use it to go to the beach. )

Question 8

Disregard (noun/verb)

Answer 8

To pay no attention to; to ignore on purpose. It can also mean to have a lack of consideration or attention. ( 1. He disregarded the traffic signal and kept driving. 2. “Her disregard for the rules got her into trouble.)