abstract vs regard

regard vs abstract

abstract and regard both are nouns.

abstract is an adjective but regard is not an adjective.

abstract and regard both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
abstract	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
regard	Yes	No	Yes	No

As verbs, regard is a hypernym of abstract; that is, regard is a word with a broader meaning than abstract:

abstract: consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
regard: deem to be

Other hypernyms of abstract include consider, reckon, see, view.

abstract (noun)	regard (noun)
a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance	a long fixed look
a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory	(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point
	paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
	an attitude of admiration or esteem
	(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
	a feeling of friendship and esteem
	the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

abstract (adjective)	regard (adjective)
existing only in the mind; separated from embodiment
not representing or imitating external reality or the objects of nature
dealing with a subject in the abstract without practical purpose or intention

abstract (verb)	regard (verb)
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically	deem to be
consider apart from a particular case or instance	look at attentively
give an abstract (of)	connect closely and often incriminatingly
make off with belongings of others

Difference between abstract and regard

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