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The rhythms of routine: "regularly" vs. "consistently"

Reviewed and edited by Anwar Kareem 06/10/2024, 15:17
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Regularly and consistently. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both "regularly" and "consistently" refer to actions or events occurring in a repeated or ongoing manner. They both imply a degree of predictability and reliability in the pattern of the action.

What is different?

"Regularly" typically implies happening at uniform intervals or according to a schedule, such as daily or weekly. "Consistently" emphasizes maintaining a certain standard, quality, or level of performance over time, not necessarily tied to a schedule.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for regularly) and consistently

Examples of usage

Regularly
  • She visits the gym regularly every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
  • The train arrives regularly at 9 AM.
  • He regularly checks his emails in the morning.
Consistently
  • She consistently scores above 90% on her tests.
  • The team consistently performs at a high level in competitions.
  • He consistently shows up to meetings prepared and on time.

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