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Kak Serwan Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Why "related to" not used instead of "regarding?"

Scant records exist of William's childhood, and virtually none regarding his education.
  

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Concerning, regarding, related to, about – all have a similar meaning. Some are more common in spoken English than in written; and I suppose there are regional preferences.

— Wilpeter

  • Concerning, regarding, related to, about – all have a similar meaning.
  • Some are more common in spoken English than in written; and I suppose there are regional preferences.
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Concerning, regarding, related to, about – all have a similar meaning. Some are more common in spoken English than in written; and I suppose there are regional preferences.
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Kak SerwanWhy "related to" not used instead of "regarding?"
No reason; it is the writer's choice.
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