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

Regularly engaging in a variety of physical activities could be one of the most effective ways to extend lifespan, according to research published in the open access journal BMJ Medicine.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

Regularly, economic crises were said to cause Americans to “question free-market capitalism” or “the American dream”—qualms that seemed to be the exhibition’s own.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

Regularly stepping into the court and hitting returns earlier allowed the world number 49 to beat Teichmann with powerful winners.

From BBC • May 9, 2025

Regularly update passwords, avoid easily guessable information like birthdays and enable two-factor authentication.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2024

Regularly Mary had six birthdays a year, and she organized costume parties, surprise parties, holiday parties.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck

Related Words

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