regular
gb/ɹˈɛɡjəlɚ/ us/ɹˈɛɡjəlɚ/
A2
Engelska
~ 1300
Betydelser
0 betydelser
adjective
A2
property
1
Happening at the same time or rate
Happening at the same time or in the same way again and again.
Användningsmönster:
[something] is regular
Vanligt misstag:
Learners sometimes confuse 'regular' with 'normal'. 'Regular' focuses on repetition or schedule, while 'normal' means usual or typical.
Synonymer
consistent (Emphasizes stability and reliability over time.)
Antonymer
irregular (Lacking a consistent or predictable pattern.)
Ordkombinationer
regular schedule
|regular basis
|regular pattern
|regular meetings
|regular customer
Teman
daily life
|time
|organization
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- The buses run on a regular schedule.
- She has regular check-ups with her doctor.
- I meet my friends on a regular basis.
- The heartbeat was strong and regular.
- We hold regular meetings every Monday.
Exempel för inlärare
- The train comes at a regular time.
- I have a regular job.
- He eats lunch at a regular hour.
- We see each other on a regular day.
- The shop has regular opening hours.
adjective
A2
property
2
Normal or following the usual rules
Like most people or things; not special or unusual.
Användningsmönster:
[someone/something] is regular
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may overuse 'normal' instead of 'regular' when talking about sizes, prices, or orders in shops.
Synonymer
normal (Common and expected in most situations.)
Antonymer
abnormal (Not normal; unusual in a worrying way.)
Ordkombinationer
regular size
|regular price
|regular features
Teman
daily life
|description
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- I just want a regular cup of coffee, nothing fancy.
- He’s a regular guy who enjoys fishing.
- They offer both large and regular sizes.
- She returned to her regular routine after the holiday.
- This is the regular way to do it.
Exempel för inlärare
- I want a regular pizza.
- She wears her regular clothes.
- This is my regular seat.
- He goes to his regular school.
- We eat at our regular place.
adjective
B1
property
3
Evenly shaped or arranged
Having all parts the same size and shape.
Användningsmönster:
[something] is regular
Synonymer
symmetrical (Perfectly balanced in shape or form.)
Antonymer
irregular (Uneven or asymmetrical in form.)
Ordkombinationer
regular shape
|regular features
|regular polygon
Teman
geometry
|description
|space
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- The town is laid out in a regular grid.
- She has very regular facial features.
- A square is a regular polygon.
- The tiles are set in a regular pattern.
- He planted the trees at regular intervals.
Exempel för inlärare
- The box has a regular shape.
- His teeth are very regular.
- A square is a regular shape.
- The chairs are in a regular line.
- The flowers grow in a regular way.
Substantiv
B1
entity
4
Person who visits often
Someone who often goes to the same place.
Användningsmönster:
a regular at [place]
Synonymer
patron (Formal term for a frequent customer.)
Antonymer
stranger (Someone not known to a place or group.)
Ordkombinationer
a regular at the bar
|loyal regulars
Teman
social life
|commerce
|daily_life
|business
Exempel
- He’s a regular at the local pub.
- The café’s regulars know each other well.
- I’ve become a regular at that coffee shop.
- She’s one of our loyal regulars.
- The bartender greeted the regular warmly.
Exempel för inlärare
- He is a regular at this shop.
- I am a regular at the library.
- They are regulars at the park.
- She is a regular at the café.
- He became a regular at the gym.
adjective
technical
B1
property
5
Following normal grammar rules
In grammar, changing in the normal way when making past tense or plural forms.
Synonymer
standard (Conforming to established rules.)
Antonymer
irregular (Not following usual grammar patterns.)
Ordkombinationer
regular verb
Teman
language
|education
|communication
Exempel
- 'Walk' is a regular verb because its past tense is 'walked'.
- Most English verbs are regular.
- 'Cats' is the plural of 'cat', which is a regular noun form.
Exempel för inlärare
- 'Play' is a regular verb.
- Most verbs in English are regular.
- I know many regular verbs.
Grammatik
Grundform
regular
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛɡjəlɚ/
US/ɹˈɛɡjəlɚ/
Stavelser och betoning
reg - u - lar (3 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (reg)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: regular
Noun
- Base: regular
- Plural: regulars
Ordfamilj
Forms
regulars
noun
Core family
regularly
adverb A2
regularity
noun B2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
regularize
verb
regularization
noun
Uttryck
as per usual routine / as per usual (variant) — but keep only one canonical form — maybe skip variant
1/ˈæz pˈɚ jˈuʒuəl ɹutˈin ˈæz pˈɚ jˈuʒuəl vˈɛɹiənt bˈʌt kˈip ˈoʊnli wˈʌn kənˈɑnɪkəl fˈɔɹm mˈeɪbi skˈɪp vˈɛɹiənt/
fixed phrase
as per usual routine / as per usual (variant) — but keep only one canonical form — maybe skip variant
as per usual routine / as per usual (variant) — but keep only one canonical form — maybe skip variant
regular job
1/ɹˈɛɡjəlɚ d͡ʒˈɑb/
fixed phrase
Steady and ongoing employment position
A job that you work at every week for pay, usually full-time and stable.
Exempel
- After years of freelancing, he got a regular job.
- She prefers having a regular job with benefits.
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.
Exempel
- 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.
regular customer
1/ɹˈɛɡjəlɚ kˈʌstəmɚ/
fixed phrase
Customer who visits often
A person who buys from the same shop often.
Exempel
- He is a regular customer at the coffee shop down the street.
- She’s a regular customer at the bookstore.
- Regular customers get special discounts here.
- Regular customers get special discounts.