regularly - Master This Word
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regularly Word Meanings
- at regular intervals or with fixed frequency
- in a normal, steady way or with consistency
- often or with regular repetition
regularly Example Sentences
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regularly Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈrɛɡjələli/
US
/ˈrɛɡjələrli/
regularly Word Etymology
(a) Root decomposition: base is regular; the adverb regularly is formed by adding the suffix -ly. (b) Historical origin: Latin regularis from regula 'rule', via Old French regulier/regulier into English; (c) Memory image: imagine a metronome ticking at a steady tempo, like clockwork on a schedule.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
First I push the curtain aside and start the morning, moving with the clock’s steady tick. I set the kettle, place the cup, and let the coffee bloom, doing this regularly so the day begins the same way. The effort is small but real, a quiet tension in the wrist as I keep the sequence smooth. With each cycle I sense control strengthening, and the sense of a calm, predictable day settles in as I use this routine in real life.
Real Context
Regularly is an adverb that means doing something at fixed intervals or with a normal, steady rhythm. It covers both predictable schedules and habitual patterns, such as exercising regularly or checking one’s email regularly. It also appears in phrases like regularly spaced or regularly occurring to describe cadence. Learners sometimes confuse regularly with often or frequently; those adverbs convey frequency but not necessarily a planned cadence. In everyday speech, regularly implies a rhythm that can be relied on, whereas occasionally or sporadically means gaps in time. Questions like Do you exercise regularly? and Do you visit your dentist regularly? are natural, and writers vary sentence rhythm by mixing other adverbs and tempo words.
Usage Reminders
- Use regularly with verbs of routine (exercise, visit, check).
- Do you exercise regularly? is natural.
- Compare regularly with often or frequently to show cadence.
- Pair regularly with time expressions (every week, every month).
- Avoid overusing regularly; mix with routinely or commonly when appropriate.
Common Misconceptions
- Regularly does not mean 'often' in all contexts; it implies a scheduled cadence.
- It is not an adjective like regular; do not say 'a regularly schedule' or 'regularly schedule' without care.
- It does not mean 'normally' in every instance; use 'normally' for inherent quality, not cadence.
- It is not interchangeable with 'every day' unless the cadence is daily.
- Word order matters: Do you exercise regularly? is natural; *You regularly exercise?* is common but less formal.
Thinking Differences
Explain to an English speaker (meta, keep short)
Learning Tips
- Focus on cadence: regularly emphasizes a fixed rhythm, not just frequency.
- Pair with routine verbs (exercise, visit, check) to sound natural.
- Contrast regularly with often/frequently to show different shades of frequency.
- Use time expressions (every week, every month) to illustrate cadence.
- Vary sentence rhythm by mixing other adverbs (always, usually) when appropriate.
- Practice questions and negations: Do you exercise regularly? I do not exercise regularly.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'regularly'?
A.Quickly
B.Softly
C.Consistently
D.Gently
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence uses 'regularly' correctly?
A.He regularly swims with his socks on.
B.She regularly plays the violin.
C.I regularly eat toothpaste for breakfast.
D.They regularly fly to the moon.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'regularly'?
A.Frequently
B.Certainly
C.Randomly
D.Occasionally
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of 'regularly'?
A.Intermittently
B.Spasmodically
C.Consistently
D.Steadily
Step 5: Mastery
Can you give an example of a real-life scenario of 'regularly'?
A.They drive to work on different routes each day.
B.He eats ice cream only on Fridays.
C.She goes for a jog every morning before work.
D.I wash my car once a year.
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