with regard to somebody
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Also seen as: with regard to something
Meaning · English
Concerning or about someone
Literally: in relation to a person
Register: neutral
Examples
The manager will discuss the project with regard to John.
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR C1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “with regard to somebody” mean?
Concerning or about someone Literally: in relation to a person
Is “with regard to somebody” formal or informal?
with regard to somebody is generally neutral.