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- pronunciation:
- reg
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Builder, Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
normal or customary.
We'll meet at our regular place tomorrow.The buses will not run on their regular schedule today due to the storm.- synonyms:
- customary, normal, ordinary, standard, usual
- antonyms:
- different, odd, special
- similar words:
- accustomed, everyday, frequent, general, habitual, natural, routine, traditional, typical
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| definition 2: |
following fixed or uniform rules or procedures.
All work must be done in the regular manner.- synonyms:
- approved, regulation, routine, standard
- antonyms:
- alternative, irregular, unconventional
- similar words:
- correct, exact, proper, uniform
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| definition 3: |
adhering to rank, form, or protocol; orderly.
The dignitaries filed into the room in a regular procession.- synonyms:
- methodical, orderly, systematic
- similar words:
- neat, organized, shipshape, tidy, well-ordered
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| definition 4: |
consistent; unvarying.
The heart was again beating in a regular rhythm.- synonyms:
- consistent, constant, even, steady, uniform
- antonyms:
- irregular, uneven, unsteady
- similar words:
- exact, invariable, level
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| definition 5: |
happening at fixed intervals.
I see him each week at our regular Monday meeting.- synonyms:
- periodic
- antonyms:
- erratic, irregular, sporadic
- similar words:
- fixed, habitual, periodical, recurrent
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| definition 6: |
even in shape, arrangement, surface, or the like.
The surface of the stone is quite regular.- antonyms:
- irregular
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| definition 7: |
in grammar, having or following the most common pattern of inflection, construction, or the like.
"Baked" and "walked" are regular verbs in that they form their past tense with "-ed."- antonyms:
- irregular
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| definition 8: |
in geometry, having equal angles, sides, or faces.
The shape of a stop sign is a regular octagon.- synonyms:
- equilateral
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| definition 9: |
complete or unmitigated
He's a regular Don Juan.- synonyms:
- out-and-out, perfect, real, thoroughgoing
- similar words:
- absolute, arrant, complete, consummate, total, unadulterated, unmitigated, unqualified, utter
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| related words: |
continual, conventional, even, everyday, formal, gradual, methodical, moderate, punctual, right, stable, staple, stock, straight, systematic, usual |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a frequent customer or client.
It was a slow night at the restaurant with only a few regulars coming in.- synonyms:
- patron
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| definition 2: |
a soldier in the regular army.
- antonyms:
- irregular
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| definition 3: |
a political party member who is loyal and reliable.
- synonyms:
- partisan
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| related words: |
consumer, guest, private |
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| derivations: |
regularity (n.), regularness (n.) |
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