regularly

Often, as something you do many times.

• I swim regularly.
• She regularly visits her grandparents.
• Do you check your email regularly?

Similar words: often, frequently

Opposites: rarely, seldom

Common phrases: exercise regularly, visit regularly, check regularly

At equal times or distances, or following a steady pattern.

• The lights flash regularly.
• Trees were regularly spaced along the road.
• The committee meets regularly on the first Monday of each month.

Similar words: at regular intervals, uniformly

Opposites: irregularly

Common phrases: regularly spaced, regularly arranged, meet regularly

In the usual or ordinary way.

• She dressed regularly for the visit.
• He behaved regularly, giving no sign of his unusual plans.
• They lived regularly despite their sudden wealth.

Similar words: normally, ordinarily, usually

Opposites: unusually

Common phrases: dress regularly, behave regularly