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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
With regards & In regards in British English
Hello,
I often read from text books or on the internet that "in regards" and "with regards" are incorrect and should be without 's'. However, I have moved to Britain and in many correspondences here, I've found that many natives use "in regards" and "with regards". Does it mean with "s" is grammatically acceptable in the UK?
I would very much appreciate your advice, please.
I often read from text books or on the internet that "in regards" and "with regards" are incorrect and should be without 's'. However, I have moved to Britain and in many correspondences here, I've found that many natives use "in regards" and "with regards". Does it mean with "s" is grammatically acceptable in the UK?
I would very much appreciate your advice, please.
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Hi, In regard to and with regard to are synonyms. In regard s to and with regard s to are considered non-standard English, and therefore used in spoken language rather than in written language. As regards , however, is correct.
- Hi, In regard to and with regard to are synonyms.
- In regard s to and with regard s to are considered non-standard English, and therefore used in spoken language rather than in written language.
- As regards , however, is correct.
- Then, I would avoid using these forms in formal English.
- Regards
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Hi,
In regard to and with regard to are synonyms.
In regards to and with regards to are considered non-standard English, and therefore
used in spoken language rather than in written language. As regards, however, is correct.
Then, I would avoid using these forms in formal English.
Regards
In regard to and with regard to are synonyms.
In regards to and with regards to are considered non-standard English, and therefore
used in spoken language rather than in written language. As regards, however, is correct.
Then, I would avoid using these forms in formal English.
Regards
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Thank you, Regards.
I see "in regards" and "with regards" are OK in spoken language; however, they should be avoided in written language.
Do you think a non-native speaker should just use the standard version to be safe, whether oral or written, formal or informal?
I see "in regards" and "with regards" are OK in spoken language; however, they should be avoided in written language.
Do you think a non-native speaker should just use the standard version to be safe, whether oral or written, formal or informal?
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AnonymousDo you think a non-native speaker should just use the standard version to be safe, whether oral or written, formal or informal?Hi,
Exactly. That's my take.
Regards
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