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

  • (..) -Actually, I minored in psychology. -Nice. -Okay, kiddo, fire me. -Ryan. Well, since she's gonna be doing this on a regular basis, don't you wanna know if she can fire somebody? -She's fired Ned. -My dog can fire Ned. Fire me. -You don't need to do this. (..)
    2009 Up in the Air