locally

adverb

lo·​cal·​ly ˈlō-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce locally (audio)
1
: with respect to a particular place or situation
2
: nearby
3
: in the region of origin

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Choose one issue that resonates with you and find ways to get involved locally. Allie Volpe, Vox, 11 Nov. 2024 See how all the races are shaking out locally here: Election results for Ohio. Cincinnati Enquirer, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024 At the time, Upper Klamath Lake and the Klamath River were primarily seen locally as sources of water for expansion of the Klamath Basin’s agricultural industry, particularly alfalfa and potatoes. Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024 The structure was designed and engineered in South Africa, and the production of the Earthshot Prize Awards itself is creating about 650 jobs locally, contributing significantly to Cape Town's creative industries. Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for locally 

Word History

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of locally was in 1773

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“Locally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locally. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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