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regardless of

preposition

Definition of regardless of

: without taking into account
  • accepts all regardless of age
; also : in spite of
  • regardless of our mistakes

Examples of regardless of in a Sentence

  1. regardless of what was previously agreed to, we now refuse to sign the contract

First Known Use of regardless of

1837

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regardless of Synonyms

Synonyms

despite, notwithstanding, with;

Phrases

in defiance of, in despite of, in spite of;

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regardless of

preposition

Definition of regardless of for Students

: in spite of
  • He jogs every day regardless of the weather.

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