"Frequently" vs. "regularly": unraveling frequency in words

Reviewed and edited by

Anwar Kareem 29/09/2024, 19:47

English.me team member

Frequently and regularly. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both words describe something that happens often or at repeated intervals.

What is different?

Frequently implies high occurrence but not necessarily at consistent, patterned intervals, while regularly suggests a consistent, predictable schedule.

Which one is more common?

Examples of usage

Frequently

She frequently visits her grandparents.
The trains are frequently delayed.

Regularly

He regularly goes to the gym on Mondays.
The newsletter is sent out regularly every month.