on a regular basis
Definition
Adverb: In a consistent, habitual, or scheduled manner; occurring at fixed, evenly spaced intervals or as a standard practice.
Usage
This adverb phrase describes an action that is repeated according to a pattern, routine, or schedule. It emphasizes consistency and predictability.
Examples
- She exercises on a regular basis to stay healthy.
- The committee meets on a regular basis, usually every Tuesday.
- We review our safety protocols on a regular basis.
- He volunteers at the shelter on a regular basis.
Advanced Usage
- "On a more/less regular basis": Used to compare the frequency or consistency of an activity.
- Since the new policy, inspections are conducted on a more regular basis.
- "On a fairly/quite regular basis": Used to indicate a high degree of consistency, though not necessarily perfect or absolute.
- We receive updates from the team on a fairly regular basis.
Variants and Related Words
- Regularly (Adverb): The single-word synonym with the same core meaning.
- He writes home regularly.
- Routine (Adjective/Noun): Describes something done as a regular course of procedure, or the procedure itself.
- A routine inspection.
- Periodically (Adverb): Happening at (often irregular) intervals. (Note: This can imply less frequent or less predictable intervals than "on a regular basis").
- The software updates periodically.
Synonyms
- Regularly
- Consistently
- Habitually
- Routinely
- Periodically (with the nuance noted above)
Antonyms
- Irregularly
- Sporadically
- Infrequently
- Occasionally (when implying rare occurrence)
Related Phrases
- From time to time: Occasionally; not regularly.
- Now and then: Occasionally; at irregular intervals.
- Day in, day out: Happening every day as a matter of routine (emphasizes monotony or relentless consistency).
Adverb
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in a regular manner
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letters arrived regularly from his children
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