It's commonly seen on food packaging. The label will often say something like, "This product is sold by weight and not by volume. Goods may settle in transit." This means that the box of cereal contains the 32 ounces of cereal that are labeled, even if the box looks to be only half full. The box may have been completely full at the cereal factory, and that is why the box is the size that it is, but by the time it gets to the store and sits on the shelf, the cereal has settled in and the box looks less full.

Hi Cindy, I have a sister named Cindy! I am learning Spanish. My kids are learning Spanish too. My wife can speak Spanish, but the boys and I are beginners. Tengo una hermana, se llama Cindy! Aprendo español. Mis hijos aprenden español tambien. Mi esposa habla español, pero los chicos y yo somos principiantes. Ciao!

Hi Sheikh, Your comment shows that you have very good English! Your practice is paying off. Keep up the good work.

They can mean the same thing, but it is subtle. For example, I might say, "Give my regards to your mother." What I mean is, "Tell your mother I said 'Hello.'" But, for example, in your opening sentence, if I meant, "I want to greet mt friends," I would never say, "I want to regard my friends." If I were speaking to a third-person, who might speak to my friends before I do, I could say, "Give my regards to my friends." Does that make any sense?

First notebook entry: Introducing myself

I am learning English, My native language is Italian. I enjoy spending time with my lovely family: one beautiful Italian husband and two wonderful kids.

 

Very good!