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Kenny Lu Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

In/With relation to V.S In/With regard to VS With reference to

Hello everyone,

I am an English learner and am new to this forum. I am currently struggled with the phrases,

in/ with relation to,

in/ with regard(s) to,

in/ with reference to

(For simplicity, I will use the "in" versions of the three phrases)

Are there any distinct differences between these three phrases? According to Oxford Dictionary, in relation to is synonymous to regarding which itself is also a synonym for in regard to. "In reference to" apparently also has the meaning of "in regard to".

Can someone please show me the difference between them???

In addition, can someone help me correct my sentences if there is any grammatical mistakes.


Thank you so much Emotion: smile


Kenny

  

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” (rather than ‘struggled’, which is past tense) “in relation to” = when comparing things that are ‘related’ (of the same type, relative). “with regard to” = when speaking ‘about’ something (pertinent, pertaining to). “in/with reference to” = when identifying the particular topic within the request (referring).

— Wilpeter

  • ” (rather than ‘struggled’, which is past tense) “in relation to” = when comparing things that are ‘related’ (of the same type, relative).
  • “with regard to” = when speaking ‘about’ something (pertinent, pertaining to).
  • “in/with reference to” = when identifying the particular topic within the request (referring).
  • Examples: In relation to your need to purchase a house, there are presently no homes for sale in the neighbourhood; however, there are some temporary flats/apartments/rooms for rent nearby.
  • With regard to your lost umbrella, there has been no report of one being found.
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“I am currently ‘struggling’ with the phrases.” (rather than ‘struggled’, which is past tense)

“in relation to” = when comparing things that are ‘related’ (of the same type, relative).

“with regard to” = when speaking ‘about’ something (pertinent, pertaining to).

“in/with reference to” = when identifying the particular topic within the request (referring).

Examples: In

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