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- pronunciation:
- reg
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
normal or usual.
We'll meet at the regular place.- synonyms:
- customary, normal, ordinary, standard, usual
- antonyms:
- odd, special
- similar words:
- accustomed, everyday, general, habitual, natural, routine, traditional, typical
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| definition 2: |
following the same or standard ways of doing something.
He is very creative and doesn't do things in the regular way.- synonyms:
- approved, regulation, routine, standard
- antonyms:
- irregular
- similar words:
- correct, exact, proper, uniform
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| definition 3: |
not changing in manner, pace, or pattern.
As the patient relaxed, his heartbeat became regular again.- synonyms:
- consistent, steady, uniform
- antonyms:
- uneven
- similar words:
- exact, level
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| definition 4: |
happening at fixed points over a period of time.
She had to miss one of her regular Tuesday softball practices.- synonyms:
- periodic
- antonyms:
- erratic, irregular
- similar words:
- fixed, habitual
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| definition 5: |
having or following the most common pattern or rule in grammar.
The regular ending for verbs in the past tense is "-ed." For example, "I baked a cake yesterday."- antonyms:
- irregular
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| definition 6: |
having equal angles, sides, or faces.
The shape of a stop sign is a regular octagon.- synonyms:
- equilateral
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| definition 7: |
even in shape, arrangement, surface, or the like.
The surface of the stone is quite regular.- antonyms:
- irregular
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| related words: |
conventional, even, everyday, formal, gradual, right, stable, stock, usual |
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| derivations: |
regularity (n.), regularness (n.) |
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