regularly

/ˈrɛɡ.jə.lər.li/
adverbBeginner at fixed intervals or on a routine basis
general

at fixed intervals or on a routine basis

The team meets regularly to discuss progress.

The team has scheduled meetings at consistent intervals to review their work.

He checks his email regularly throughout the day.

He looks at his email at consistent times during the day.

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Often used to describe habits or scheduled activities that occur at predictable times.

Collocations

regularly scheduledhappening at set timesregularly updatedkept current at consistent intervals

Related Phrases

as regular as clockworkidiom
happening exactly on time, without fail

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

Use 'regularly' to describe actions that happen at consistent intervals, such as habits or scheduled events.

Gold Rule

Adverb Form

'Regularly' is an adverb and modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. It cannot modify nouns directly.

📖Word Origin

From the adjective 'regular' (from Latin 'regularis', meaning 'by rule') with the adverbial suffix '-ly'.

📝Usage Notes

Often used to describe habits, schedules, or processes that occur at predictable intervals. Can also imply adherence to a standard or rule.

Word Breakdown

regular
conforming to a rule or pattern
root
+
-ly
adverbial suffix
suffix
English Dictionary