With regard to vs. With regards to

With regard to

/wɪð rɪˈɡɑ:rd tuː/

Used to indicate the topic or subject being talked or written about

Examples:

With regard to the meeting, it's been rescheduled to Friday.The policy change, with regard to taxes, was well-received.We need clarification with regard to the new procedures.

Synonyms:

concerningregardingabout

Antonyms:

This word has no antonyms

With regards to

/ðᴜ wɪð rɪˈɡɑrdz tuː, ðə wɪð rɪˈɡɑrdz tʊ/

In reference to or concerning something

Examples:

With regards to your query, please contact support.The committee will meet with regards to budget approval.She had some concerns with regards to the new policy changes.

Synonyms:

concerningregardingabout

Antonyms:

This word has no antonyms

Ways to tell them apart:

• With regard to is the correct phrase used in formal writing and means concerning or in relation to.
• With regards to is considered incorrect in formal writing, but some people use it due to confusion with regards which is used in salutations.
• Remember: regard is singular here, focusing on one matter or case, while regards is used like sending regards to someone.
• Think of regard in this phrase like paying attention (pay regard), therefore its with regard to'.
• Use regards when saying give my regards or in closing letters, not in this phrase.