regular Synonyms
Another word for regular
• adjective (Context 1)
Arranged in or constituting a constant, definite, or symmetrical pattern, especially with the same space or interval between individual instances.
"Plant the seedlings in uniform rows about twelve inches apart."
• adjective (Context 2)
Conforming to the standard, usual, or expected type, size, or practice; ordinary or normal.
"Our usual opening hours will resume right after the holiday weekend."
• adjective (Context 3)
Recurring, done, or happening at uniform or fixed intervals of time; habitual or customary.
"frequent exercise and a balanced diet are essential for long-term health."
• noun (Context 4)
A person who frequently visits a particular place, establishment, or event, or who routinely participates in an activity or broadcast.
"The bartender greeted the regulars by name as they walked into the pub."
• adjective (Context 5)
(In grammar) following the standard pattern of inflection for a given language when forming plurals, tenses, or cases.
"Most English verbs are weak and form their past tense simply by adding '-ed'."
• noun (Context 6)
A commodity, garment, or food item of standard or medium size or preparation.
"Does this jacket come in a medium, or do you only have long sizes left?"
• adjective (Context 7)
Belonging to or constituting the permanent professional armed forces of a country, as opposed to reservists or volunteer militia.
"He served for ten years as an officer in the standing army before retiring."
• noun (Context 8)
A member of a country's permanent, professional armed forces.
"A detachment of army regulars was deployed to assist with disaster relief."
Opposites of regular
The opposite of regular shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: