Synonyms of anent

31 similar words

Another word for anent is apropos. Other synonyms of anent are as for, about, apropos of, as far as and as regards.

Synonyms and similar words for anent

aproposRegarding, concerning, in regard to, on the subject of.
as forRegarding; about; concerning.
about
apropos ofConcerning; with regard to; about; apropos; in relation to.
as far as
as regardsRegarding, concerning.
as relates to
as respectsAs regards; regarding.
as to
concerned with
connected with
concerningRegarding, respecting.
dealing with
in reference toIn relation to.
in regard toConcerning; about.
in regards to
in relation to
in respect of
IRT
in terms of
on
reAbout, regarding, with reference to; used especially in letters, documents, emails and case law.
referring to
regardingConcerning, respecting.
relating to
relative to
respectingRegarding; considering.
with regard toConcerning; about.
with respect toRegarding; concerning; pertaining to.
WRT
touching archaicRegarding; concerning.

preposition Concerning, with regard to, about, in respect to, as to, insofar as, inasmuch as, apropos.
preposition In the opinion or judgment of.
preposition Against, in front of, fronting; before; opposite; over against, on the other side.

What is another word for anent?: Anent has 31 synonyms on Word.ws, such as apropos, as for, about, apropos of, as far as, as regards, as relates to and as respects.
What does anent mean?: Anent means concerning, with regard to, about, in respect to, as to, insofar as, inasmuch as, apropos.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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