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locally
LOH-kuh-lee
Locally (adv) means In or from the immediate, nearby area. Example: “Most of the staff live locally, so they can walk to work.”
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In or from the immediate, nearby area.
"The spending in and around local stations is creating micro-economies that are benefiting Great Britain's high streets, independent businesses and economic growth, both locally and on a national level."
— Richard Evans, The value of the railway effect (2025)
"Most of the staff live locally, so they can walk to work."
"In this shop we only sell products farmed locally."
"She became disrespectfully referred to locally as the "Crab" on account of her extraordinary manoeuvrability."
— R. C. Riley, The Lymington Railway and Isle of Wight Ferry (1956)
"All our vegetables are grown locally."
"The band is well known locally but hasn't toured nationally."
How to use locally
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWithin a nearby area, rather than more broadly or nationally.
Common pairings
sourced locally
locally grown
known locally
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- Comparative
- more locally
- Superlative
- most locally
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What does “locally” mean?
The word “locally” means in or from the immediate, nearby area. In plain terms, within a nearby area, rather than more broadly or nationally.
How do you pronounce “locally”?
“Locally” is pronounced LOH-kuh-lee (/ˈləʊkəli/ in IPA).
How do you use “locally” in a sentence?
Here is “locally” used in a sentence: “All our vegetables are grown locally.”
What part of speech is “locally”?
“Locally” is an adverb.
Is “locally” a common word?
“Locally” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between locally and regionally?
Locally refers to the immediate, nearby area, such as a town or neighbourhood, while regionally covers a larger area like a whole region or district. Locally is the narrower, closer term of the two.
Where do you place locally in a sentence?
As an adverb, locally usually follows the verb or comes at the end of a clause, as in 'we shop locally' or 'the produce is grown locally.' It answers the question 'where.'
What is the difference between locally and nearby?
Nearby is often an adjective or adverb describing something a short distance away, while locally is an adverb meaning within the immediate area. You can buy something locally, whereas a shop itself can be nearby.
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