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   irregular

   /ɪˈrɛɡjʊlə/

   adjective

   • 1. not even or balanced in shape or arrangement: "his strong, irregular features" Similar asymmetricalnon-uniformunevencrookedmisshapenlopsidedcontortedtwistedtwistingserpentinecurvingbrokenjaggedraggedcraggyserratedsawtoothsaw-edgednotchednickedindentedroughbumpyunevencoarsepittedruttedruttyholedholeylumpyknobbyknobblygnarledOpposite regularstraightregularsmooth
   • ▪ occurring at uneven or varying rates or intervals: "an irregular heartbeat" Similar inconsistentunsteadyunevenshakyfitfulpatchyvariablevaryingchangeablechangingever-changingon-and-offoff-and-oninconstanterratichaphazardunstableunsettledspasmodicsporadicepisodicintermittentoccasionalunpunctualwaveringfluctuatingaperiodicunsystematicunmethodicalcapriciousinformal:peakydesultorycasualOpposite regularsteady
   • ▪ (of a flower) having the petals differing in size and shape; zygomorphic.
   • 2. contrary to the rules or to that which is normal or established: "their involvement in irregular financial dealings" Similar against the rulescontrary to the rulesout of orderimproperincorrectillegitimateunscrupulousunethicalunprofessionalunofficialback-doorgreynot doneunacceptablewrongbeyond the paleunorthodoxunconventionaloff-centreabnormalinformal:not ona bit muchshadya bit thickoffnot cricketover the fenceOpposite above board
   • ▪ (of troops) not belonging to regular or established army units. Similar guerrillaundergroundunofficialparamilitaryresistancepartisanmercenaryOpposite regular
   • 3. (of a verb or other word) having inflections that do not conform to the usual rules.

   noun

   • 1. a member of an irregular military force.
   • 2. an imperfect piece of merchandise sold at a reduced price. North American

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘not conforming to rule (especially that of the Church’)): via Old French from medieval Latin irregularis, from in- ‘not’ + regularis (see regular).

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   When is a verb irregular?

   • To go a bit deeper, in English verb is irregular when it doesn’t end in -ed in the simple past tense and past participle form. Not sure what those are? Here’s a simple way of looking at it: The simple past tense describes any action that takes place before right now. Regular verb: I worked for 40 hours last week.

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   What is the difference between regular and irregular verbs?

   • Regular verbs form their simple past and past participle by adding “-ed” or sometimes just “-d” to their base form. In contrast, irregular verbs have unique tense forms and past participles. To understand and use these verbs correctly, it is essential to be aware of some common patterns and rules.

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   Which word has an irregular plural?

   • Latin-derived words: Many irregular plurals are derived from Latin, with endings like -us turning into -i (e.g., cactus -> cacti), and -um into -a (e.g., bacterium -> bacteria). Old English words: Some irregular plural nouns come from Old English and have unique plural forms, such as man -> men, and tooth -> teeth.

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   What are examples of irregular verbs in their simple past tense?

   • Some examples of irregular verbs in their simple past tense are: Memorizing these forms is essential for proper communication in past tense, as they do not follow the “-ed” pattern found in regular verbs. Similarly, the past participle of irregular verbs also deviates from the regular verb pattern.

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3. 7esl.com › irrIrregular Plural Nouns: Important Rules, Lists, and Examples

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   Jun 15, 2024 · Irregular plural nouns are those that do not follow the standard rule of adding -s or -es to form their plural version. These nouns can be quite common in English, and they often require memorization to use correctly.

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   Jun 12, 2024 · Cambridge Free English Dictionary and Thesaurus. Dictionaries. Choose any English or translation dictionary to search in that dictionary. English definitions. Choose from corpus-informed dictionaries for English language learners at all levels. They’re ideal for anyone preparing for Cambridge English exams and IELTS.

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6. 7esl.com › irregular-veIrregular Verbs: Mastering the Exceptions in English Grammar

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   Jun 15, 2024 · Irregular verbs are those that do not follow the typical pattern for regular verbs in English. Regular verbs form their simple past and past participle by adding “-ed” or sometimes just “-d” to their base form. In contrast, irregular verbs have unique tense forms and past participles.

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   6 days ago · Irregular English verbs are often a challenge for anyone learning English. Follow these eight top tips and tricks to make them extra easy to learn, remember and use. We also give you a list of the most common irregular verbs, plus resources on how to practice them.

8. www.polseguera.org › advanced_irregular_verbsIrregular verbs for advanced students of English - English ...

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   3 days ago · d Burn, dream, dwell, kneel, lean, leap, learn, smell, spell, spill and spoil can be regular or irregular. In British English, we usually prefer the irregular form (burnt, dreamt, and so forth). Americans use the regular ones, that is to say, the ones with -ed.

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   Jun 17, 2024 · This is the tricky part of the language that requires memorization of the specific verb forms rather than remembering the general case as with regular verbs. Below is a list of some common irregular verbs and their past participle forms. Infinitive: to choose. Past tense: chose.

10. englishwithjanet.com › english-irregular-verbsEnglish irregular verbs

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    Jun 20, 2024 · WHAT MAKES A VERB IRREGULAR? First things first, who are these irregular verbs anyway? An irregular verb does not follow the common rules of conjugation in English. Normally, one just adds ‘ed’ at the end of most verbs to form their past tense or past participle; say walk becomes walked.