
word choice - Is "regardless of whether or not" proper grammar ...
The "regardless of whether or not" is awkward, and it feels like bad grammar, but I can't think of a better way to say it. What would the proper grammar be in this case?
Is "irrespective of" interchangeable with "regardless of"?
It seems "regardless of" covers all the meaning of "irrespective of", but not vice versa.For instance, I think in the following sentence, "regardless of" can not be replaced by "irrespective of": In the future …
phrasing - "Regardless to the fact" vs "Regardless of the fact ...
However, "regardless of", aside from being grammatically correct, sounds quite appropriate to my ear. Some arrangements work better than others, regardless of the number of detectors used.
Is "regardless" a word I shouldn't use? - English Language & Usage ...
Feb 20, 2013 · Regardless is a perfectly standard word in current use. I suspect you are confusing it with irregardless, which is often used for regardless or irrespective, and may originate either as a …
etymology - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
May 11, 2023 · Or the unintended reversal in the logical sense of regardless caused by appending the negating prefix ir- to the beginning of the word may have made irregardless objectionable to some …
word choice - "Irregardless" vs. "irrespective" - English Language ...
Aug 18, 2010 · Some people use "irregardless" for “regardless” but many people think it is incorrect. It is probably a combination of "irrespective" and "regardless" which is sometimes used humorously. …
synonyms - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
Feb 28, 2011 · The correct word to use in this situation is nonetheless, although it sounds somewhat awkward to my ear: I want to talk to you nonetheless. A more idiomatic alternative would be to use …
Shorter way to say: "regardless of whether it would..."
Oct 29, 2013 · The beginning sounds a bit redundant overall, with the words "regardless" and "whether" having a similar meaning or concept. Perhaps it would be better to say "Depending on what happens …
politeness - How to express gratitude to an interviewer regardless of ...
May 20, 2021 · How to express gratitude to an interviewer regardless of the interview outcome? [closed] Ask Question Asked 4 years, 8 months ago Modified 4 years, 8 months ago
Comma confusion in this sentence - English Language & Usage Stack …
Feb 13, 2020 · @MetaEd Replacing 'regardless' by the more natural-sounding 'nevertheless', I'd say that This of course wasn't the only functionality that came with iCloud, but nevertheless, developers …