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Frequently vs. regularly: what’s the difference?

The short answer

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

What they have in common

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

Examples

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.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for “frequently” and “regularly”

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