Cool MateAppreciate it vs Regard
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Appreciate it
Top 2,000 (common)
Regard
Top 2,000 (common)B2verb
| Appreciate it | Regard | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //əˈpriːʃieɪt ɪt//🇺🇸 //əˈpriʃieɪt ɪt// | 🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈɡɑːd/","/rɪˈɡɑːdz/","/rɪˈɡɑːdɪd/","/rɪˈɡɑːdɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈɡɑːrd/","/rɪˈɡɑːrdz/","/rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/","/rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/"]/ |
| Meaning | To be grateful or thankful for something. | To think about someone or something in a certain way. |
| Example | I really appreciate it when you help me with my projects. | Many people regard freedom as a fundamental human right. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | - | B2 |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | really appreciate it, deeply appreciate it, truly appreciate it, appreciate your help, appreciate the support | highly, well, generally, appear to, seem to, tend to, as, with, steadily, intently, curiously, continue to, with |
| Antonyms | - | disregard, neglect, disdain |
| Common mistakes | Using 'appreciate' without an object (e.g. 'I appreciate' instead of 'I appreciate it')., Confusing 'appreciate' with 'appreciation' (e.g. 'I have appreciation for it')., Overusing in very casual situations where simple 'thanks' is better. | Confused with 'regards' when closing emails., Using 'regard' without an object (it's typically used with one)., Confusing it with 'regard as' and misplacing the subject. |
| Usage notes | Use in casual or formal contexts to express thanks. It is polite and often used after receiving help or a favor. | Used to express opinion or feeling towards someone or something. Often used in both written and spoken English. May not be suitable in very casual conversations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Appreciate it vs Regard
What's the difference between Appreciate it and Regard?
Appreciate it: To be grateful or thankful for something. Regard: To think about someone or something in a certain way.
Can you show an example of each?
Appreciate it: I really appreciate it when you help me with my projects. Regard: Many people regard freedom as a fundamental human right.
Can I use Appreciate it and Regard interchangeably?
Not always. Appreciate it and Regard are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.