regularly

American  

[reg-yuh-ler-lee] / ˈrɛg yə 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

It happens regularly – because charcuterie is part of the French country tradition – but not exclusively.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The heist and subsequent search for the loot has gripped the Netherlands and regularly made headline news.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Inpatient wards were found to regularly function at between 7% and 13% over capacity.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

But many affluent baby boomers told us they are regularly giving their kids and grandkids smaller financial gifts now, while they’re still around to watch younger generations enjoy it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

I began sharing my food with the troop regularly, and they too helped me find food, because when I followed them, they’d invariably lead me to places where there were fruits or berries.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo

Related Words

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