Words / A2

REG-y-uh-l-uh/ˈreɡjələ/

Regular means happening often at even times, or usual: a regular bus, a regular customer, regular hours. Regularly is the adverb. Occasional is the opposite idea (not often). Normal is a cousin for “usual”. Do not write regulate (control by rules — B2) for regular.

Meaning

Happening often at the same times; also usual.

Examples

• “There is a regular bus to town every twenty minutes.”
• “Is there a regular train after ten at night?”
• “He is a regular at the café on the corner.”

Good to know

a regular bus / customer. Adverb: regularly. Cousin: normal. Opposite idea: occasional.

Near in meaning

usual

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