B1adjectivelanguagehealthwork
US/ɪˈreɡ.jə.lər/
UK/ɪˈreɡ.jə.lə/
not happening at regular times, or not following the usual rule, pattern or shape
In context
'Go' is an irregular verb, so its past tense is 'went', not 'goed'.
Nurses often work irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
An irregular heartbeat can be a sign of a serious health problem.
Words that go with irregular
adjective + noun
- irregular verba verb that does not follow the usual -ed patternGo is an irregular verb, so its past form is went.
- irregular hourswork times that change and are not fixedNurses often work irregular hours, including nights and weekends.
- irregular heartbeata heart rhythm that is not steadyThe doctor ordered a test because of my irregular heartbeat.
- irregular intervalsgaps between events that are not the same lengthThe bus comes at irregular intervals on Sundays.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
'Buy' is an unregular verb.Correct: 'Buy' is an irregular verb.