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Regular Meaning: Recurring & Standard Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：Recurring at fixed intervals (regular)

regular 🔊

/ˈrɛɡjʊlər/

adj.

something that happens again and again at the same time or in the same way.

Regular subway train arriving on schedule at station platform

Recurring at fixed intervals 🔊

➕

/rɪˈkɜːrɪŋ æt fɪkst ˈɪntərvəlz/

adj.

Describes events or actions that happen repeatedly with the same time interval or pattern.

📁 Category：Time & Dates 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'regula' (rule), via 'regularis' (conforming to rule).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of a ruler (regula) that measures straight and even lines.

📖 Example

It's a good habit to go for a walk at regular times every day. 🔊 It's a good habit to go for a walk at regular times every day.

🔗 Collocations

on a regular basis – frequently and consistently

at regular intervals – with equal time between each occurrence

regular schedule – a fixed and predictable timetable

🔄 Synonyms

periodic (adj.) – occurring at regular intervals

recurring (adj.) – happening repeatedly

steady (adj.) – regular in occurrence

🚫 Antonyms

irregular (adj.) – not happening at regular intervals

sporadic (adj.) – occurring only occasionally

erratic (adj.) – not regular or predictable

🌱 Derivatives

regularly (adv.) – in a regular manner

regularity (n.) – the state of being regular

regularize (v.) – to make regular

📖 Cultural Story

From Latin 'regula' meaning rule or straight stick. Entered English via Old French 'reguler', first used for monastic rules, later extended to any standard or recurring pattern.

Meaning 2：Standard or normal (regular)

regular 🔊

/ˈrɛɡjʊlər/

adj.

normal, not special or unusual; the usual kind.

Regular plain white mugs on supermarket shelf

Standard or normal 🔊

➕

/ˈstændərd ɔːr ˈnɔːrməl/

adj.

Describes something that is typical, customary, or not exceptional.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

I'll just have a regular coffee with milk, no fancy flavors. 🔊 I'll just have a regular coffee with milk, no fancy flavors.

🔗 Collocations

regular coffee – a standard cup of coffee without extras

regular size – the most common or typical size

regular customer – a customer who frequently visits a business

🔄 Synonyms

ordinary (adj.) – not special or unusual

typical (adj.) – having the usual qualities

standard (adj.) – conforming to a norm

🚫 Antonyms

special (adj.) – different from what is normal

unusual (adj.) – not typical or common

extraordinary (adj.) – very unusual or remarkable

🌱 Derivatives

regularly (adv.) – in a regular manner

regularity (n.) – the state of being regular

regularize (v.) – to make regular