The Opposite(Antonym) of “regularly”
The antonyms of regularly are irregularly and occasionally. The antonyms irregularly and occasionally convey a lack of consistency or frequency. It implies that something is not done in a routine or predictable manner.
Explore all Antonyms of “regularly”
Definitions and Examples of irregularly, occasionally
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not occurring at fixed or predictable intervals; infrequent or sporadic.
Example
He only visited his grandparents irregularly, usually once every few months.
Happening from time to time; not regularly or frequently.
Example
She occasionally treats herself to a fancy dinner at a restaurant.
Key Differences: irregularly vs occasionally
- 1Irregularly suggests that something does not happen in a predictable pattern or schedule.
- 2Occasionally suggests that something happens infrequently or from time to time.
Effective Usage of irregularly, occasionally
- 1Daily Routine: Use regularly to describe activities that are done on a consistent basis.
- 2Schedule Planning: Use irregularly and occasionally to describe activities that are not done in a predictable or frequent manner.
- 3Frequency Comparison: Use these antonyms to compare the frequency of different activities.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Irregularly suggests a lack of predictability, while occasionally suggests infrequency. Use these words to describe daily routines, plan schedules, and compare the frequency of different activities.
