locally — in or to a particular area, especially the area where you live
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in or to a particular area, especially the area where you live
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈloʊkəli/
Example Sentences
- My mom shops locally to support small businesses, but still orders everything online anyway.
- The company hires locally to reduce commuting time.
- This restaurant sources all ingredients locally, except for the salt which comes from the Himalayas.
locally
ADVERB[/ˈloʊkəli/]
in or to a particular area, especially the area where you live
a friendly vendor arranges fresh vegetables grown on nearby farms while chatting with neighborhood customers. She points toward the fields visible just beyond the market area where these crops were harvested. Regular customers nod knowingly as they recognize the familiar local produce from farms they pass daily. Children from the neighborhood help their parents select items while waving to the vendor they see every week. people buying and selling goods within their particular local area
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin 'locus' meaning 'place' or 'location', the word evolved to denote something related to a specific place or region. The Romans used 'locus' to designate and distinguish territorial divisions, a sense that persists in the modern English term.
Breakdown
local (relating to a particular place or area) + -ly (adverbial suffix forming adverbs from adjectives, indicating manner or degree)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom shops locally to support small businesses, but still orders everything online anyway.”
“The company hires locally to reduce commuting time.”
“This restaurant sources all ingredients locally, except for the salt which comes from the Himalayas.”
“The news will be broadcast locally at 6 PM.”
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