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What does regular in English mean?

"Regular" in English has several meanings, and the exact meaning depends on the context. Here are some of the most common meanings:

1. Occurring or done at intervals; customary or habitual.

* "He has a regular exercise routine."

* "She makes regular visits to her grandmother."

2. Conforming to a standard; normal or typical.

* "This is a regular size shirt."

* "He's a regular customer at the coffee shop."

3. Having a fixed pattern or form; uniform.

* "The soldiers marched in regular formation."

* "The fabric has a regular weave."

4. Relating to or being a regular member of a group or organization.

* "She's a regular member of the choir."

* "He's a regular contributor to the magazine."

5. Ordinary or commonplace; not special.

* "This is a regular day for me."

* "It's a regular occurrence."

6. Used to express emphasis or intensity.

* "He's a regular pain in the neck."

* "It was a regular disaster."

7. (Archaic) In a way that conforms to a rule or standard.

* "He was regularly employed by the company."

It's important to consider the context of the sentence to understand the specific meaning of "regular" in each case.

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