Regularly

/ˈrɛɡjʊləli/

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Definitions

1

At consistent intervals or times; frequently.

/ˈrɛɡjʊləli/

adverbneutralBeginner
Frequency

In a regular or consistent manner

I exercise regularly to stay healthy.

💡 Simply: Doing something at the same time or in the same way over and over again. Like brushing your teeth *regularly*.

👶 For kids: Doing something again and again in the same way.

More Examples

2

The train arrives regularly every hour.

3

The company holds staff meetings regularly.

How It's Used

Daily Life

"She visits her parents regularly."

Science

"The earth rotates regularly."

Idioms & expressions

regular as clockwork

Happening at the exact time or in the exact way that is expected.

"His arrival was as regular as clockwork."

From Middle English regulerly, from Old French reguler, from Latin regularis ('rule-based'), from regula ('rule').

The term has been in use since the 15th century, evolving from its Latin root to describe actions performed in a consistent manner.

Memory tip

Think of a clock ticking regularly.

Word Origin

LanguageLatin
Original meaning

"rule, straight line"

exercise regularlymeet regularlyvisit regularlycheck regularlyhappen regularly

Common misspellings

regurlyregulary

Usage

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