Cool MateNot every day but almost vs Regularly
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Not every day but almost
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Regularly
Top 1,000 (very common)B1adverb
Most common: Regularly
| Not every day but almost | Regularly | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //nɒt ˈɛvri deɪ bʌt ˈɔːlməʊst//🇺🇸 //nɑt ˈɛvri deɪ bʌt ˈɔlmoʊst// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈreɡjələli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈreɡjələrli/"]/ |
| Meaning | Not every day, but nearly every day. | happening often or at the same time each week or month |
| Example | I go jogging not every day but almost. | She works out regularly to maintain her fitness. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Beyond 10,000 (less common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | - | B1 |
| Part of speech | adverb | |
| Collocations | not every day but almost, visit not every day but almost, do not every day but almost | exercise regularly, meet regularly, check emails regularly |
| Antonyms | - | irregularly, occasionally |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'sometimes' or 'every day'., Using it in too formal contexts can sound awkward. | Using 'regular' instead of 'regularly' incorrectly in sentences., Confusing with 'regularity', which refers to the quality of being regular., Forgetting to place it appropriately in the sentence. |
| Usage notes | Use this phrase to indicate that something happens frequently, but not every day. It’s suitable for both spoken and written contexts but is more conversational. | Use 'regularly' to describe activities that happen frequently, like exercise or meetings. It's suitable for writing and conversation but not usually used in very casual slang. Avoid using 'regularly' in contexts of irregular or one-time events. |
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Frequently asked questions: Not every day but almost vs Regularly
What's the difference between Not every day but almost and Regularly?
Not every day but almost: Not every day, but nearly every day. Regularly: happening often or at the same time each week or month
Which is more common: Not every day but almost and Regularly?
Regularly is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Not every day but almost: I go jogging not every day but almost. Regularly: She works out regularly to maintain her fitness.
Can I use Not every day but almost and Regularly interchangeably?
Not always. Not every day but almost and Regularly are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.