Grammar Entry 670 / 1011 60-second read

Irrespective vs. Regardless

Both correct; IRREGARDLESS is not.

The comparisoni

✗ Wrong

Irrespective of cost, we'll proceed.

✓ Correct

Regardless of cost, we'll proceed.

The ruleii

Both IRRESPECTIVE and REGARDLESS are standard.

Both are valid. IRREGARDLESS (mixing them) is not.

Memory aidiii

Remember it like this

Either works.

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