Word
regards
Phoneticsre·gards, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹɪˈɡɑɹdz/
UK/ɹɪɡˈɑːdz/
Definitions
01good wishes
B1 · Intermediate Plural noun
n. friendly greetings or good wishes sent to someone.
n. expressions of goodwill or friendly greetings, typically plural in form.
“Please give my best regards to your parents when you see them.”
“The ambassador sent his warmest regards to the committee, expressing his regret that he could not attend the opening ceremony in person.”
Usage
Usually plural and often preceded by 'best', 'kind', or 'warm'.
Synonyms
02email/letter closing
B1 · Intermediate Plural noun Formal
n. a polite way to end a professional email or letter.
n. a conventional formulaic closing in correspondence, ranging from neutral to formal.
“Kind regards, Sarah Jenkins.”
“While 'Best regards' is standard for professional emails, 'Kind regards' often suggests a slightly more personal or established relationship between the correspondents.”
Usage
Capitalized when used as a standalone closing before a signature.
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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