regularly

adverb

reg·​u·​lar·​ly ˈre-gyə-lər-lē How to pronounce regularly (audio)
ˈre-gyər-lē,
ˈre-gyə-lē,
 also  ˈrā-
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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To keep your compensation plan relevant, review and adjust it regularly. Arnab Mishra, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 Keep those dust bunnies from multiplying Vacuum regularly with a HEPA filter and use a wet mop to keep dust bunnies from overrunning your living space. Andrea Kane, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024 Drones have since been observed regularly across the Garden State, including a recent uptick in Middlesex County and other areas in the state. Landon Mion, Fox News, 9 Dec. 2024 Hufanga was part of a 49ers’ defense that finally showed the electricity that regularly showed up in the 2023 season. Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for regularly 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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“Regularly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regularly. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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