regularly

adverb

reg·​u·​lar·​ly ˈre-gyə-lər-lē How to pronounce regularly (audio)
ˈre-gyər-lē, 
ˈre-gyə-lē
also ˈrā-
Synonyms of regularlynext
1
: in a regular manner
2
: on a regular basis : at regular intervals

Examples of regularly in a Sentence

The sales team meets regularly. We go to church regularly. She goes out to dinner quite regularly.
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Water deeply in the morning, check soil moisture regularly, and move plants to shade during heat waves. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 For years, eaters regularly asked him where the real owner was, something Castillo always took in stride. — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026 It's thought walking regularly and maintaining strength into old age helps support brain health and avert cognitive decline. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 Make sure weeds don't get overgrown by weeding regularly throughout the summer and practicing effective weed control methods. — The Spruce, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for regularly

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of regularly was in the 14th century

Rhymes for regularly

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“Regularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regularly. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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