regular
/ˈreɡjələ(r)/adjective
उच्चारण रेग्यलर
नियमित
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happening or done at the same time or with the same amount of space between things
नियमित
- Take the medicine at regular intervals.
- regular exercise
- Regular practice is the secret of a good handwriting.
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- The buses on this route are not regular in the evening.
- Check the oil at regular intervals.
- He takes regular breaks to rest his eyes.
Synonyms periodic routine steady
Opposite irregular occasional erratic
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usual; normal
सामान्य, आम
- my regular route to the office
- Our regular teacher is on leave today, so a substitute is taking the class.
- Our regular milkman did not come today, so his son delivered it.
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- Which is your regular seat in the library?
- Mr Rao is a regular customer at the tea stall.
Synonyms usual normal customary
Opposite unusual
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(of shape or features) even and balanced
सम, सुडौल
- regular features
- The tiles on the floor form a regular pattern of squares.
- The garden is planted in regular rows of marigolds.
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- A square has four equal sides, so it is a regular shape.
- The old temple has a regular and balanced design.
Synonyms even symmetrical
Opposite irregular
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grammar
(of a verb or noun) changing its form according to the normal rules
(grammar में) नियमित
- 'Walk' is a regular verb; 'go' is irregular.
- Most English verbs are regular, so they simply add -ed in the past tense.
- The verb 'play' is regular, but 'swim' is not.
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- A regular plural is formed by adding -s or -es.
- Learners sometimes treat irregular verbs as regular and say goed.
Opposite irregular
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regular + noun (at fixed intervals)
Use 'regular' for something that happens at the same time or with equal gaps, such as meals, classes and exercise.
जो काम निश्चित समय पर या बराबर अंतराल पर होता हो, जैसे भोजन, कक्षाएँ और व्यायाम, उसके लिए 'regular' आता है।
- Regular exercise keeps you fit.
- Trains to Mumbai run at regular intervals.
be regular in + noun / -ing
Use 'in' with a habit or duty to say that someone does it without fail, as in 'regular in attending classes'.
किसी आदत या कर्तव्य के साथ 'in' लगाकर बताया जाता है कि व्यक्ति उसे बिना चूके करता है, जैसे 'regular in attending classes'।
- Radhika is regular in attending classes.
- He is regular in his prayers.
regular as a noun (a person who often visits)
As a noun, a 'regular' is a customer or visitor who comes often to the same place.
Noun के रूप में 'a regular' वह ग्राहक या आगंतुक है जो किसी स्थान पर बार-बार आता है।
- He is a regular at the tea stall near the station.
regular verb / regular plural (grammar)
A regular verb forms its past tense with -ed; a regular noun forms its plural with -s. Verbs such as go, eat and write are irregular.
Regular verb का past tense -ed से बनता है और regular noun का plural -s से। Go, eat और write जैसी verbs irregular हैं।
- 'Walk' is a regular verb, but 'go' is an irregular verb.
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regular + noun
intervalsexercisecustomerincomemealsvisits
- Take this medicine at regular intervals.
'Regular income' हर माह मिलने वाली निश्चित आय है।
regular + person
visitorreadercustomeruserattender
- He is a regular reader of the morning newspaper.
यहाँ 'regular' का अर्थ नियमित रूप से आने वाला है।
on a regular basis and similar phrases
on a regular basisat regular intervalsas regular as clockwork
- The monsoon arrives as regular as clockwork in Kerala.
'As regular as clockwork' का अर्थ घड़ी की तरह नियमित है।
adverb + regular
fairlyperfectlyquiteverynot very
- The bus service on this route is fairly regular.
Adverb, 'regular' की मात्रा बताता है।
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- Radhika attends regular classes at the city library.
राधिका शहर के पुस्तकालय में नियमित कक्षाओं में जाती है।
- A regular pulse is a sign of good health.
नियमित नाड़ी अच्छे स्वास्थ्य का संकेत है।
- Do you want a regular or a large cup of tea?
क्या आप सामान्य आकार की चाय लेंगे या बड़े आकार की?
- The shop gives a discount to regular customers.
दुकान नियमित ग्राहकों को छूट देती है।
- The regular staff will return after the holiday.
स्थायी कर्मचारी अवकाश के बाद लौट आएँगे।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ He is regular to the class.
✓ He is regular in attending the class.
After 'regular', the preposition for a habit or duty is 'in', and a gerund or noun follows.
आदत या कर्तव्य के लिए 'regular' के बाद preposition 'in' आता है और उसके बाद gerund या noun आता है।
✗ Please come regularly daily.
✓ Please come daily.
'Regularly' and 'daily' repeat the same idea, so use only one of them.
'Regularly' और 'daily' एक ही विचार दोहराते हैं, इसलिए केवल एक का प्रयोग कीजिए।
✗ 'Go' is a regular verb.
✓ 'Go' is an irregular verb.
Go has the forms went and gone, which do not end in -ed, so it is irregular.
'Go' के रूप went और gone हैं, जो -ed पर समाप्त नहीं होते, इसलिए यह irregular verb है।
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(as) regular as clockwork
happening at the same time in a way that can be predicted
घड़ी की सुई की तरह नियमित
- She goes for a walk at six every morning, regular as clockwork.
- The milkman arrives as regular as clockwork.
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§Grammar and usage
Regular verbs add -ed (walked); irregular verbs change form (went, written).
Regular verbs में -ed लगता है (walked) और irregular verbs का रूप बदलता है (went, written)।