# regards

/ɹɪˈɡɑɹdz/ (US) · /ɹɪɡˈɑːdz/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/regards
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. good wishes

noun · CEFR B1

friendly greetings or good wishes sent to someone.

For teachers: 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'.

### 2. email/letter closing

noun · CEFR B1 · Formal

a polite way to end a professional email or letter.

For teachers: 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.

## Examples

- Please give my best regards to your parents.
- She ended the professional email with 'Kind regards' before typing her full name and title.
- The ambassador sent his warmest regards to the committee, expressing regret that he could not attend the opening ceremony in person.

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