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

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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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