regular
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of REGULAR
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a
:
happening over and over again at the same time or in the same way
:
occurring every day, week, month, etc.
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He works regular hours. [=he works at the same time every work day]
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He has never held a regular [=steady] job.
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Most days she follows a regular routine/schedule.
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The music has a regular [=steady] beat.
b
:
happening at times that are equally separated
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opposite irregular
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The town holds regular meetings.
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five regular payments of $100
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His breathing/heartbeat is regular. [=normal]
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The sales team meets on a regular basis. [=regularly]
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The buses run from 4 a.m. to midnight at regular intervals. [=there is the same amount of time between buses]
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always used before a noun
a
:
happening or done very often
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Seeing wildlife is a regular [=common] occurrence where she lives.
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We made regular use of the pool.
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Getting regular exercise is important.
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Exercise has become a regular part of my lifestyle.
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The theater was in regular use [=was used continuously] for over 20 years.
b
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doing the same thing or going to the same place very often
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He is a regular contributor to the magazine.
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She is a regular [=frequent] guest on the TV show.
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He is one of the store's regular customers. [=customers who shop at the store frequently]
3
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spaced an equal distance apart
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The seedlings were planted in regular rows.
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The wallpaper has a regular pattern of stripes.
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The boards are placed at regular intervals. [=the space between each board is the same]
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always used before a noun
a
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normal or usual
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Our regular business/office hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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The regular price is $45, but it is on sale for $30.
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I saw a different doctor because my regular doctor was on vacation.
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He is substituting today for the regular quarterback.
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The class will meet at the regular time tomorrow.
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The regular [=scheduled] television programming was interrupted by a special report.
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The regular season for football begins soon.
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Parties are a regular feature of college life.
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He sat down in his regular spot.
b
chiefly US
:
not special or unusual
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Do you use regular or premium gas in your car?
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Would you like a regular [=normal size] soda or a large?
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He's a regular [=average, ordinary] guy.
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It's nothing special, just a regular [=basic] stereo. = It's just a regular old stereo.
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He drinks regular coffee. [=coffee that has caffeine]
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[more regular; most regular]
a
:
having a shape that is smooth or even
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a regular surface/outline
b
:
having parts that are arranged in an even or balanced way
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He has very regular features.
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grammar
:
following the normal patterns by which word forms (such as the past tenses of verbs) are usually created
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“Talk” is a regular verb because its past tense is “talked.”
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nouns with regular plural forms
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always used before a noun,
informal
— used for emphasis
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She's become a regular [=real] expert on fitness.
8
:
able to have normal bowel movements
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not constipated
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Eating plenty of fiber helps me keep/stay regular.
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[more regular; most regular]
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having or being menstrual cycles that usually last the same number of days each time
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She is very regular. = Her cycle is very regular.
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always used before a noun
:
belonging to a country's official army
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the regular army/troops/soldiers
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regular
/ˈrɛgjəlɚ/
noun
plural
regulars
2
regular
/ˈrɛgjəlɚ/
noun
plural
regulars
Britannica Dictionary definition of REGULAR
1
[count]
:
someone who goes somewhere very often
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They are regulars at the bar/restaurant.
2
[count]
:
someone who often or usually performs, plays, etc.
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He is a regular on the television show.
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the regulars on a baseball team
3
US
:
something that is average or usual in quality or size
[noncount]
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Do you drink decaf or regular? [=regular coffee]
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“What kind of gas do you put in your car?” “I use regular.”
[count]
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We'll have one large soda and two regulars.
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[count]
:
a soldier who belongs to a country's permanent army
— usually plural
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compare irregular
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The regulars were called to battle.
