regard

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
  2. noun paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
  3. noun (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

Etymology

From Middle English regard, regarde, reguard, from Anglo-Norman reguard, from regarder, reguarder. Attested in Middle English starting around the mid 14th century. Piecewise doublet of reward; compare also guard, ward, guardian, and so on.

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Synonyms

respect

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