regularly

American  

[reg-yuh-ler-lee] / ˈrɛg jə lər li /

adverb

1. at regular times or intervals.

2. according to plan, custom, etc.

3. usually; ordinarily.

   The dress is regularly $45 but is now on sale for $30.

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Etymology

Origin of regularly

First recorded in 1520–30; regular + -ly

Explanation

When you do something regularly, you do it on a repeated, frequent basis. If you visit your grandfather every Thursday afternoon, you can say you see him regularly. The adverb regularly is most often used to mean "routinely," but it can also mean "without variety or in the same way." So you might say, "The houses in my neighborhood are regularly spaced along the blocks." The earliest meaning, dating from the 1560s, was "in accordance with rules," from the Latin root regula, "rule."

Example Sentences

"When I lived and worked in Argentina, people regularly brought up the Hand of God," said Heredia.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2026

"They are pushing increasingly further north, thanks to climate change," Battiston explains, adding that established populations are now regularly being reported by members of the public in parks and gardens.

From Science Daily • Jul. 11, 2026

I cover Rams and Chargers games there regularly, but the World Cup changed how I feel about the place.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2026

Tan also talks on the phone regularly with Lutnick, updating him on customer relationships and business conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 11, 2026

He studied literature and poetry, attended the theatre regularly and continued to play the lute to a high standard.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

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