regards
- 01 B1 Intermediate
friendly greetings or good wishes sent to someone.
expressions of goodwill or friendly greetings, typically plural in form.
Simple“Please give my best regards to your parents when you see them.”
In context“The ambassador sent his warmest regards to the committee, expressing his regret that he could not attend the opening ceremony in person.”
UsageUsually plural and often preceded by 'best', 'kind', or 'warm'.
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
a polite way to end a professional email or letter.
a conventional formulaic closing in correspondence, ranging from neutral to formal.
Simple“Kind regards, Sarah Jenkins.”
In context“While 'Best regards' is standard for professional emails, 'Kind regards' often suggests a slightly more personal or established relationship between the correspondents.”
UsageCapitalized when used as a standalone closing before a signature.