Words / A2

REG-y-uh-l-uh-lee/ˈreɡjələli/

Regularly means often, on a fairly even timetable: visit regularly, exercise regularly, check regularly. Regular is the adjective. Often is a close cousin; regularly suggests a pattern. Rarely is the opposite. Do not write regularly when you mean really (very).

Meaning

Often, and at fairly even times.

Examples

• “She swims regularly at the leisure centre.”
• “The nurse checks his blood pressure regularly.”
• “We write to our grandparents regularly.”

Good to know

visit / exercise regularly. Adjective: regular. Cousin: often. Opposite: rarely.

Near in meaning

often

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