Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a consistent, uniform, or predictable manner: Occurring at fixed intervals or following a set pattern without significant change or interruption.
   • In a symmetrical or orderly form: Having a shape or arrangement that is even, balanced, or conforms to a rule.
   • On a habitual or frequent basis: Done as a common or usual practice.

Usage and Examples

• Describing consistent frequency or pattern:
  • She exercises regularly to stay healthy. (She exercises at consistent, repeated intervals.)
  • The bus arrives regularly every 15 minutes. (The bus follows a fixed, predictable schedule.)
• Describing orderly form or arrangement:
  • The garden was planted with regularly spaced rows of flowers. (The flowers were arranged in an even, orderly pattern.)
• Describing habitual action:
  • He regularly visits his grandparents on Sundays. (Visiting his grandparents is his usual, frequent Sunday activity.)

Advanced Usage

• "To occur regularly": To happen at predictable, standard intervals.
  • Meetings occur regularly on the first Monday of the month.
• "Regularly scheduled": Planned according to a fixed timetable.
  • This is a regularly scheduled broadcast.

Variants and Related Words

• Regular (adjective): Following a pattern or rule; usual, normal, or symmetrical.
  • a regular customer, a regular polygon
• Regularity (noun): The state or quality of being regular.
  • the regularity of his habits
• Regularize (verb): To make something regular or correct according to a rule.
  • to regularize one's immigration status

Synonyms

• Consistently: In every case or on every occasion; reliably.
• Routinely: As part of a regular procedure or habit.
• Periodically: At regular intervals of time.
• Evenly: In a smooth, uniform, or equal manner.

Antonyms

• Irregularly: In an inconsistent or uneven manner; not following a pattern.
• Sporadically: Occurring at irregular intervals; occasionally.
• Erratically: In an unpredictable or irregular way.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• "As regular as clockwork": Extremely punctual and reliable; happening with perfect regularity.
  • Her morning routine runs as regular as clockwork.
• "On a regular basis": Frequently and according to a schedule or habit.
  • We review our budget on a regular basis.

Adverb

1. in a regular way without variation
   • try to breathe evenly
2. having a regular form
   • regularly shaped objects
3. in a regular manner
   • letters arrived regularly from his children