Correct spelling, explanation: the word regularly originates from Latin, specifically from the term regularis, which means according to rule, straight, or orderly. This derives from regula, meaning a role, which itself comes from the verb regere, meaning to guide or direct. By the 15th century, the practice of adding the suffix -ly to adjectives like regular was established to form adverbs, resulting in regularly, meaning in a consistent or patterned manner. The form regularily does not follow established language rules.
Definition of regularly:
Adverb, in a regular manner
She visits her grandparents regularly every weekend to help with household chores.
The school principal regularly reviews student performance to ensure academic progress.
Collocations with regularly:
Some of the most commonly used collocations include:
1. Visit regularly: to visit a place or person frequently or on a set schedule.
She likes to visit regularly to help her elderly parents with chores.
2. Clean regularly: to clean something on a consistent or scheduled basis.
It’s good practice to clean regularly to maintain a tidy home.
3. Eat regularly: to have meals at consistent times throughout the day.
To avoid feeling sluggish, you should eat regularly and not skip meals.
4. Update regularly: to refresh or provide the latest information on a consistent basis.
Please update the project status regularly so everyone stays informed.
Incorrect spelling, explanation: you can’t spell regularly as regularily because it doesn’t follow the rules of English word formation. In English, adverbs are often created by adding -ly to adjectives. If an adjective ends in -r (like regular), you directly add -ly without inserting any extra letters. So, regular becomes regularly. The pattern involving an extra -i happens with adjectives ending in -y. However, regular doesn’t end with -y, so adding an extra -i (to form regularily) is incorrect.
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