CEFR B2

irregularly

adverb

Meaning

In a way that is not regular or consistent; without a fixed pattern, schedule, or shape.

Examples

The old clock ticked irregularly, sometimes fast and sometimes slow.
She works irregularly, taking on freelance projects only when she needs extra money.

Synonyms: erratically, sporadically, inconsistently, unsteadily

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irregularly (B2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ɪˈrɛɡjələrli/

Definition

In a way that is not regular or consistent; without a fixed pattern, schedule, or shape.

Examples

The old clock ticked irregularly, sometimes fast and sometimes slow.
She works irregularly, taking on freelance projects only when she needs extra money.
The coastline was shaped irregularly by centuries of erosion from the sea.

How to Use irregularly

act irregularly (collocation): To behave in a way that is not normal or expected. — "The machine started to act irregularly, making strange noises."
appear irregularly (collocation): To show up or be seen without a consistent schedule. — "The comet appears irregularly, sometimes every few decades."

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