regularly

The word “regularly” means at consistent intervals; often and predictably. In plain terms, often, and in a predictable pattern.

“Regularly” is pronounced REHG-yuu-luh-lee (/ˈɹɛɡ.jə.lɚ.li/ in IPA).

Here is “regularly” used in a sentence: “She visits her parents regularly, usually every Sunday.”

Words with a similar meaning to “regularly” include routinely.

“Regularly” is an adverb.

“Regularly” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

“Regularly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: at consistent intervals; often and predictably.

Regularly means happening at consistent, predictable intervals — the same or similar spacing over time, such as daily, weekly, or monthly. It can also simply mean often. If you exercise regularly, you do it on a steady, repeated schedule rather than only now and then.

"Often" just means many times or frequently, with no set pattern. "Regularly" adds the idea of a consistent, predictable rhythm — the same intervals each time. You can do something often but irregularly, in random bursts, or regularly but not often, such as once a month like clockwork.

"She visits her grandparents regularly" suggests steady, repeated visits on a predictable schedule. Other examples include "take the medicine regularly," "the club meets regularly on Fridays," and "back up your files regularly." Each points to a consistent, recurring pattern rather than a single, one-off event.

The opposite of regularly is "irregularly," "occasionally," "sporadically," or "rarely." These describe events that happen without a steady pattern or only now and then. Where "regularly" implies a dependable rhythm, its opposites suggest randomness, infrequency, or unpredictable timing.