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Comparative
more regular
Superlative
most regular
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following a pattern, especially one with fixed or uniform intervals
- The company follows a regular process for handling customer complaints.
- The team practices at regular intervals, sticking to a set schedule.
- The regular procedure for filing a report ensures that all information is correctly presented.
- He arrived at the office at his regular time, as always.
- The store has regular business hours, opening at 9 AM and closing at 5 PM.
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happening or done frequently
- The grocery store offers regular discounts on certain items to attract customers.
- It's important to have regular check-ups with your doctor to monitor your health.
- Our company sends out regular newsletters to keep clients informed about new products and services.
- Taking regular breaks during long work sessions can help maintain productivity.
- He visits the gym on a regular basis to maintain his fitness.
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standard in type or quality, not different or special in any way
- She bought regular milk instead of low-fat.
- This is just a regular cup of coffee, nothing fancy.
- He wears regular shoes, not designer ones.
- Regular gas is cheaper than premium gas.
- They stayed at a regular hotel, not a luxury one.
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(grammar) following the normal pattern of inflection
- The verb "walk" is regular, so it forms its past tense by adding "-ed" to become "walked."
- She found it easier to conjugate regular verbs compared to irregular ones.
- In English, most verbs are regular and follow predictable patterns.
- The teacher asked them to list examples of regular nouns that form their plurals by adding "-s" or "-es."
- Regular adjectives form their comparative and superlative forms by adding "-er" and "-est" respectively.
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emphasizing the true or extreme nature of something or someone
- She's a regular expert on the subject, knowing everything there is to know.
- That’s a regular nightmare of a situation, nothing is going right.
- He’s a regular daredevil, always seeking out the next thrill.
- They were regular life-savers, stepping in just when needed.
- It's a regular circus around here when the kids are home.
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(of a person) doing something frequently
- The café has several regular customers who visit daily for their coffee.
- As a regular volunteer at the shelter, she dedicates her weekends to helping those in need.
- She’s a regular participant in local marathons.
- The gym offers discounts for regular members.
- Regular customers often receive loyalty points.
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(of solids) having a uniform or symmetrical shape, structure, or pattern
- The regular solid had equal-length edges and symmetrical faces.
- The cube is a regular solid, with six identical square faces.
- The crystal's regular form allowed it to reflect light evenly.
- A regular pyramid has a square base and four equal triangular faces.
- The regular arrangement of atoms in the lattice made the material highly stable.
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having a permanent, professional status within the military, as opposed to reserve or temporary forces
- The regular army is always on standby to defend the country.
- He enlisted in the regular military service after finishing college.
- The regular forces were deployed for peacekeeping missions abroad.
- As a regular soldier, he received specialized training and benefits.
- The regular units are trained for long-term assignments, unlike the reserve units.
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having normal and consistent bowel movements
- She feels better when she's regular.
- He drinks plenty of water to stay regular.
- The doctor advised him to eat more fiber to stay regular.
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properly qualified and working in a full-time, official capacity
- She’s a regular nurse, working in the hospital on a full-time schedule.
- The firm only hires regular employees for key roles.
- Regular workers receive comprehensive training before starting.
- As a regular chef, he manages the kitchen staff daily.
- The team of regular architects handles the company’s major projects.
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having a uniform, balanced arrangement with consistent intervals or proportions
- The regular pattern of the sidewalk tiles gave the street a neat appearance.
- The bricks were laid in a regular formation, creating a strong structure.
- The regular spacing between the columns provided stability to the building.
- The flowers grew in regular clusters, symmetrically arranged.
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standard in size, not larger or smaller than usual
- The shirt came in a regular size, fitting comfortably.
- He ordered a regular coffee, not too large or small.
- She chose the regular portion of pasta, not extra-large.
- The restaurant offers both regular and jumbo-sized meals.
- The regular size of the shoes fit him perfectly.