regard / regardless / regards

regard / regardless / regards
  Regard v. usually means to have an opinion about something or someone.
  For example: "I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms."Oscar Wilde
  It can also mean to look carefully at something or someone.
  For example: The students regarded me with horror as I entered the classroom.
  Regardless adv. means not being affected by something.
  For example: I went ahead with the test regardless of the students opposition.
  Regards is simply a greeting.
  For example: Please give my regards to your parents when you see them.
  Regardless of how you regard someone, you should send them your regards.

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