regular

Definition

  • noun: someone who goes somewhere very often
  • noun: one who is regular
  • adjective: happening over and over again at the same time or in the same way
  • adjective: belonging to a religious order
  • usually plural

Examples

  • The buses run from 4 a.m. to midnight 'at regular intervals'. [=there is the same amount of time between buses]

  • It's nothing special, just a 'regular' [='basic'] stereo. = It's just a 'regular old' stereo.

  • He is one of the store's 'regular customers'. [=customers who shop at the store frequently]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) This cabinet minister, does he always travel on the wrong side of the border? Apparently, they strayed off course. We're fairly certain they're in guerrilla hands. So why don't you use the regular army? What do you need us for? Cos some damn fool accused you of being the best. Dillon. (..)
    1987 Predator