here<\/a>).<\/p>\nExample Usage<\/h2>\n
\u201cJohn is going to write a letter regarding the litter of puppies his foster dog birthed\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cRE: A statement of internship completion.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cI am contacting you in regard to the outstanding bills due for your car insurance\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou should always place \u201cRE\u201d in the topic or at the start of your letters when addressing someone new for professional reasons\u201d.<\/p>\n
Origin<\/h2>\n
The word regard is from an Old French word meaning a consideration, or a judgment. This was first seen in mid-14c. It was also found in a Germanic language around the same time with the meaning of taking heed, or guard. Around the 1510s, the word was still in use, but the meaning changed slightly. At this time the meaning was adapted to mean observe, or to look upon. In English, the word is meant to look upon with respect. By 1610, the word had come to mean look upon with feeling.<\/p>\n
The actual meaning of regarding, regarding, in regards to has always meant to draw attention. The exact meaning has improved slightly over the years, but the base meaning has remained constant. As written communication became more commonplace, abbreviations become more prevalent. Just like many other commonly used formal words, regarding also was saddled with its own abbreviation, RE. This shorthand form of the word is commonly used at the start of professional and formal letters, and in emails. This trend becomes widespread in the late 1800s and is still used to this day.<\/p>\n
Phrases Similar to RE<\/h2>\n\n- With regard to<\/li>\n
- Considering<\/li>\n
- As far as<\/li>\n
- About<\/li>\n
- With respect to<\/li>\n
- Concerning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Phrases Opposite to RE<\/h2>\n\n- Disregarding<\/li>\n
- Heedless<\/li>\n
- Overlooking<\/li>\n
- Brush aside<\/li>\n
- Neglecting<\/li>\n
- Gloss over<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
What is the Correct Saying?<\/h2>\n\n- The proper saying of RE is \u2013 regarding, or in regards to.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Ways People May Incorrectly Say RE<\/h2>\n
It is not difficult to use RE, or regarding, however, most people place the abbreviation incorrectly. Some ways that RE is used incorrectly are:<\/p>\n