regularly
gb/ɹˈɛɡjəlɚli/ us/ɹˈɛɡjəlɚli/
A2
Inglese
~ 2300
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adverb
A2
property
1
At consistent or frequent times
Happening again and again at the same time or often.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] regularly [does something]
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'regularly' with 'normally'; 'regularly' refers to frequency, not typicality.
Sinonimi
routinely (Implies occurring as part of a usual procedure or habit.)
|
consistently (Emphasizes doing something in the same way over time.)
Contrari
rarely (Means something happens infrequently or almost never.)
|
sporadically (Emphasizes irregular or unpredictable occurrence.)
Collocazioni
meet regularly
|exercise regularly
|check regularly
|occur regularly
|visit regularly
Temi
daily life
|time
|habits
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- She exercises regularly to stay healthy.
- The team meets regularly to discuss progress.
- I check my emails regularly throughout the day.
- Buses run regularly between the city and the airport.
- He regularly visits his grandparents on weekends.
Esempi per chi studia
- I eat breakfast regularly.
- We meet regularly at the park.
- He calls his mother regularly.
- They visit the library regularly.
adverb
B1
property
2
In an even, orderly manner
In a way that is even and has no breaks or changes.
Sinonimi
evenly (Highlights smoothness and equal distribution.)
Contrari
irregularly (Describes something done unevenly or inconsistently.)
Collocazioni
breathe regularly
|beat regularly
|flow regularly
Temi
description
|appearance
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- He was breathing regularly after the operation.
- The machine hummed regularly as it worked.
- Her heart beat regularly during the check-up.
Esempi per chi studia
- The baby is breathing regularly.
- The clock ticks regularly.
- Her heart beats regularly.
Grammatica
Forma base
regularly
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛɡjəlɚli/
US/ɹˈɛɡjəlɚli/
Sillabe e accento
reg - u - larly (3 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (reg)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: regularly
- Plural: regularlies
Famiglia di parole
Espressioni
as regular as clockwork
1/ˈæz ɹˈɛɡjəlɚ ˈæz klˈɑkwˌɚk/
idiom
Very predictable and timely
Happening exactly at the same time or in the same way every time.
Esempi
- He arrives at work at 8 a.m., as regular as clockwork.
- The bus comes every morning as regular as clockwork.
on a regular basis
1/ˈɔn ə ɹˈɛɡjəlɚ bˈeɪsɪs/
fixed phrase
Repeatedly over time at set intervals
Happening again and again after the same amount of time each time.
Esempi
- I exercise on a regular basis to stay healthy.
- We meet on a regular basis to review the project.
- We meet on a regular basis to discuss progress.
- You should back up your files on a regular basis.