Regard vs. Reguard — Which is Correct Spelling?
By Tayyaba Rehman & Fiza Rafique — Updated on March 21, 2024
The correct spelling is "Regard," which refers to consideration or attention. "Reguard" is an incorrect spelling.
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Which is correct: Regard or Reguard
How to spell Regard?
Regard
Correct Spelling
Reguard
Incorrect Spelling
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Key Differences
"Regard" is part of the term "regarding," which we often use in emails.
Think of the word "guard"; it's not "gaurd," so it shouldn't be "reguard."
The correct spelling contains "gar," like "garage."
There is no "u" in "consideration" or "attention," and there is no "u" in "Regard."
If you remember "a" is for "attention," it can help you remember the "a" in "Regard."
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How Do You Spell Reguard Correctly?
Incorrect: She showed no reguard for his feelings.
Correct: She showed no regard for his feelings.
Incorrect: With reguard to your question, I will answer it tomorrow.
Correct: With regard to your question, I will answer it tomorrow.
Incorrect: In reguard to the meeting, it has been postponed.
Correct: In regard to the meeting, it has been postponed.
Incorrect: He held her in high reguard.
Correct: He held her in high regard.
Regard Definitions
It can also mean esteem or respect.
She holds her mentor in high regard.
Regard can refer to a particular aspect or point.
In this regard, we are making progress.
Sometimes, it indicates a relation between two things.
The book has no regard to the recent studies.
Consider or think of in a specified way
She regarded London as her base
He was highly regarded by senators of both parties
(of a thing) relate to; concern
If these things regarded only myself, I could stand it with composure
Attention to or concern for something
She rescued him without regard for herself
The court must have regard to the principle of welfare
Best wishes (used to express friendliness in greetings)
Give her my regards
To think of or consider in a particular way
I regard him as a fool.
To look at attentively; observe closely
"He regarded the delicate lines of her profile" (Thomas Hardy).
To relate or refer to; concern
This item regards their liability.
(Archaic) To take into account; consider.
To give heed; pay attention.
To look or gaze.
Careful thought or attention; heed
She gives little regard to her sister's teasing.
Respect, affection, or esteem
He has little regard for your work.
Regards Good wishes expressing such sentiment
Give the family my best regards.
A particular point or aspect; respect
She was lucky in that regard.
A look or gaze
"Such quick regards his sparkling eyes bestow" (Alexander Pope).
(Obsolete) Appearance or aspect.
(countable) A steady look, a gaze.
One's concern for another; esteem; relation, reference.
(preceded by “in” or “with”) A particular aspect or detail; respect, sense.
(uncountable) The worth or estimation in which something or someone is held.
He is held in great regard in Whitehall.
Slang for retard, a very bad stock trader.
To look at; to observe.
She regarded us warily.
(transitive) To consider, look upon (something) in a given way etc.
I always regarded tabloid journalism as a social evil.
He regards honesty as a duty.
I regard such a way of life with distate.
To take notice of, pay attention to.
(transitive) To face toward.
(transitive) To have to do with, to concern.
To set store by (something), to hold (someone) in esteem; to consider to have value, to respect.
To keep in view; to behold; to look at; to view; to gaze upon.
Your niece regards me with an eye of favor.
Hence, to look or front toward; to face.
It is peninsula which regardeth the mainland.
That exceedingly beatiful seat, on the ass ent of a hill, flanked with wood and regarding the river.
To look closely at; to observe attentively; to pay attention to; to notice or remark particularly.
If much you note him,You offened him; . . . feed, and regard him not.
To look upon, as in a certain relation; to hold as an popinion; to consider; as, to regard abstinence from wine as a duty; to regard another as a friend or enemy.
To consider and treat; to have a certain feeling toward; as, to regard one with favor or dislike.
His associates seem to have regarded him with kindness.
To pay respect to; to treat as something of peculiar value, sanctity, or the like; to care for; to esteem.
He that regardeth thae day, regardeth it into the LOrd.
Here's Beaufort, that regards nor God nor king.
To take into consideration; to take account of, as a fact or condition.
To have relation to, as bearing upon; to respect; to relate to; to touch; as, an argument does not regard the question; - often used impersonally; as, I agree with you as regards this or that.
To look attentively; to consider; to notice.
A look; aspect directed to another; view; gaze.
But her, with stern regard, he thus repelled.
Attention of the mind with a feeling of interest; observation; heed; notice.
Full many a ladyI have eyed with best regard.
That view of the mind which springs from perception of value, estimable qualities, or anything that excites admiration; respect; esteem; reverence; affection; as, to have a high regard for a person; - often in the plural.
He has rendered himself worthy of their most favorable regards.
Save the long-sought regards of woman, nothing is sweeter than those marks of childish preference.
State of being regarded, whether favorably or otherwise; estimation; repute; note; account.
A man of meanest regard amongst them, neither having wealth or power.
Consideration; thought; reflection; heed.
Sad pause and deep regard become the sage.
Matter for consideration; account; condition.
Respect; relation; reference.
Persuade them to pursue and persevere in virtue, with regard to themselves; in justice and goodness with regard to their neighbors; and piefy toward God.
Change was thought necessary in regard of the injury the church did receive by a number of things then in use.
In regard of its security, it had a great advantage over the bandboxes.
Object of sight; scene; view; aspect.
Throw out our eyes for brave Othello,Even till we make the main and the aërial blueAn indistinct regard.
Supervision; inspection.
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point;
It differs in that respect
Paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people);
His attentiveness to her wishes
He spends without heed to the consequences
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare;
Give him my kind regards
My best wishes
A long fixed look;
He fixed his paternal gaze on me
The condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded);
It is held in esteem
A man who has earned high regard
A feeling of friendship and esteem;
She mistook his manly regard for love
He inspires respect
An attitude of admiration or esteem;
She lost all respect for him
Deem to be;
She views this quite differently from me
I consider her to be shallow
I don't see the situation quite as negatively as you do
Look at attentively
Connect closely and often incriminatingly;
This new ruling affects your business
Regard can refer to the consideration or attention given to something.
He shows no regard for the rules.
In some contexts, regard is synonymous with a gaze or look.
His regard was steady and unflinching.
Regard Meaning in a Sentence
The students regard their teacher with respect.
In regard to your proposal, we have some concerns.
He looked at her with regard, noticing her sincerity.
She has a high regard for traditional values.
With regard to your email, I will respond by end of day.
The tradition is held in regard by the community.
The project was held in high regard by the community.
With regard to your request, it has been approved.
They regard each other as competitors.
I have great regard for his ability to solve problems.
The policy was changed with regard to the feedback received.
The critics regard his latest work as a masterpiece.
This issue needs to be considered with regard to the recent changes.
Regard Idioms & Phrases
Hold someone in high regard
To have a lot of respect or admiration for someone.
The teacher held his students in high regard and always spoke positively of them.
With regard to
Concerning or in relation to.
With regard to your query, we will have an update next week.
Pay regard to
To pay attention to or consider something.
You should pay regard to the warnings before proceeding.
Have regard for
To have consideration or respect for.
He always had regard for other people's feelings.
In this regard
Concerning this point.
The company has made significant progress, especially in this regard.
Look upon with regard
To view or consider with respect.
She is looked upon with regard for her charitable work.
In high regard
Held in high esteem; highly respected.
Her contributions to science are held in high regard.
Without regard to
Without consideration of; not taking into account.
Decisions were made without regard to the consequences.
Common Curiosities
What is the root word of Regard?
Old French "regarder."
What is the verb form of Regard?
Regard (it can also be a verb).
Which vowel is used before Regard?
Either "a" or "e" based on context: "a regard" or "the regard."
Why is it called Regard?
Derived from Old French "regarder," meaning "to look at."
Which conjunction is used with Regard?
And, or, but.
What is the pronunciation of Regard?
/rɪˈɡɑrd/
Which preposition is used with Regard?
With, in, to, as, for.
Which article is used with Regard?
A or the.
What is the plural form of Regard?
Regards.
Is Regard a noun or adjective?
Both; it can be a noun or a verb.
What is the singular form of Regard?
Regard.
Is Regard a negative or positive word?
Neutral, context-dependent.
Is the Regard term a metaphor?
No.
Is the word Regard a Gerund?
No.
What is another term for Regard?
Consideration, attention, esteem.
How do we divide Regard into syllables?
Re-gard.
What is a stressed syllable in Regard?
"gard."
Is Regard a countable noun?
Yes, in the plural form "regards."
Is the word Regard imperative?
No.
What is the first form of Regard?
Regard (it's the base form).
What is the third form of Regard?
Regarded.
Is Regard an adverb?
No.
Is Regard an abstract noun?
Yes, when used to mean esteem or consideration.
Is Regard a collective noun?
No.
How many syllables are in Regard?
Two.
What is the opposite of Regard?
Disregard, ignore.
Which determiner is used with Regard?
The, this, that.
What is the second form of Regard?
Regarded.
How is Regard used in a sentence?
"He has little regard for the safety rules."
Is Regard a vowel or consonant?
It's a word, not a letter.
Is the word “Regard” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
Can be either, depending on sentence structure.
What part of speech is Regard?
Noun and verb.
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