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regardless

Meaning in simple English

US /rɪˈɡɑrdləs/ · UK /rɪˈɡɑːdləs/

regardless means: Whatever has just been said, the next statement is still true.

adverb

ANYWAYB2

Whatever has just been said, the next statement is still true.

  • It may rain. Regardless, we are going.
  • The figures might be wrong; regardless, costs are rising.
  • He may disagree. Regardless, the decision is yours.

Similar words: anyway, in any case

Common phrases: regardless we agree, regardless it matters

DESPITE RISKB2

Without letting warnings or possible bad results stop you.

  • They warned him, but he went regardless.
  • The path was dangerous; we continued regardless.
  • She knew she might lose money but invested regardless.

Similar words: anyway

Common phrases: continue regardless, go ahead regardless

preposition

WITHOUT CONSIDERINGB2

Without allowing a particular fact or situation to affect what happens.

  • We walk every day, regardless of the weather.
  • The fee is the same regardless of income.
  • She helped everyone, regardless of whether she knew them.

How to use it: regardless of someone/something (Everyone is welcome, regardless of age.)

Similar words: irrespective of

Common phrases: regardless of age, regardless of cost, regardless of something

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