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regularly
/ˈrɛɡ.jə.lər.li/
at fixed intervals or on a routine basis
She exercises regularly to stay healthy.
She does physical activity at consistent intervals to maintain her health.
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.
Often used to describe habits or scheduled activities that occur at predictable times.
Collocations
regularly scheduledhappening at set timesregularly updatedkept current at consistent intervals
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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
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