regarding — concerning; about; with respect to
Part of speech: PREPOSITION
Definition: concerning; about; with respect to
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- Regarding your cat's request for premium salmon, my wallet says 'absolutely not'.
- Please contact HR regarding any workplace issues.
- Regarding my diet plan, pizza apparently doesn't count as a vegetable.
regarding
PREPOSITION[/rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/]
concerning; about; with respect to
concerning; about; with respect to
Guarding the boarding gate, regarding every detail!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Old French word 'regarder' meaning 'to look at' or 'to observe', which combines the prefix 're-' (back) with 'garder' (to guard or watch). The suffix '-ing' transforms it into a present participle or preposition.
Breakdown
re- (back) + gard (watch/guard) + -ing (present participle/preposition) = regarding
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Regarding your cat's request for premium salmon, my wallet says 'absolutely not'.”
“Please contact HR regarding any workplace issues.”
“Regarding my diet plan, pizza apparently doesn't count as a vegetable.”
“There are strict regulations regarding data protection.”
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