regard vs abstract

abstract vs regard

regard and abstract both are nouns.

regard is not an adjective while abstract is an adjective.

regard and abstract both are verbs.

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

As verbs, abstract is a hyponym of regard; that is, abstract is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than regard:

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

Other hyponyms of regard include expect, receive, reconsider, reconsider, include, consider, call, like, relativise, relativize, identify, favor, favour, reify, idealise, idealize, deem, hold, take for, view as, esteem, prise, prize, respect, value, disesteem, disrespect, make, capitalise, capitalize, appreciate, prize, treasure, value.

regard (noun)	abstract (noun)
a long fixed look	a concept or idea not associated with any specific instance
(usually preceded by `in') a detail or point	a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
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)

regard (adjective)	abstract (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

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

Difference between regard and abstract

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