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regularly

adv. freq.
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈɹɛɡjəɫɝɫi// UK //ɹˈɛɡjuːləli// reg·u·lar·ly General-service

adv. happening often or at the same time every day, week, or month. You use this to describe a habit that follows a steady pattern.

adv. at fixed intervals or with a consistent frequency. Often used to describe habitual actions or periodic events.


SIMPLE

I regularly exercise before I go to work.

CONTEXTUAL

The team meets regularly on Monday mornings to discuss the weekly goals and progress.

COMPLEX

The software updates regularly to ensure that security patches are applied before any vulnerabilities can be exploited by malicious actors.

Antonyms
Origin

From regular + -ly.

Usage

Typically placed before the main verb or at the end of a clause; it can also appear at the start of a sentence for emphasis.

Pitfall

I go regularly to the gym.I go to the gym regularly.Longer frequency adverbs like 'regularly' usually sit at the end of the clause rather than between the verb and its prepositional phrase.

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