- 1following a pattern, especially with the same time and space in between each thing and the next regular breathing a regular pulse/heartbeat A light flashed at regular intervals. There is a regular bus service to the airport. regular meetings/visits The equipment is checked on a regular basis. She writes a regular column for a national newspaper. opposite irregular
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frequent - 2done or happening often Do you get regular exercise? Domestic violence is a regular occurrence in some families. opposite irregular
- 3[only before noun] (of people) doing the same thing or going to the same place often our regular customers regular offenders (= against the law) He was a regular visitor to her house. usual
- 4[only before noun] usual I couldn't see my regular doctor today. On Monday he would have to return to his regular duties. It's important to follow the regular procedure. ordinary
- 5[only before noun] ordinary; without any special or extra features Do you want regular or diet cola? I just want to buy a regular white shirt—nothing fancy. (approving) He's just a regular guy who loves his dog. even
- 6having an even shape a face with regular features a regular geometric pattern He flashed a smile, showing two rows of white, regular teeth. opposite irregular permanent
- 7lasting or happening over a long period a regular income She couldn't find any regular employment.
- 8of a standard size Regular or large fries? soldier
- 9[only before noun] belonging to or connected with the permanent armed forces or police force of a country a regular army/soldier opposite irregular grammar
- 10(especially of verbs or nouns) changing their form in the same way as most other verbs and nouns The past participle of regular verbs ends in “-ed.” opposite irregular for emphasis
- 11(informal) used for emphasis to show that someone or something is an exact or clear example of the thing mentioned The whole thing was a regular disaster.
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