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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Storm hazards include frequent lightning, gusty winds of up to 55 mph and locally heavy rainfall, according to the NWS Melbourne. Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2025 Build for compliance zones, adopt regional SLAs and partner with those who track regulations and respond locally. Mark Mahle, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 That spells fewer jobs, fewer origins for upward mobility, and fewer communities that thrive locally. Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 July 2025 The school didn’t have an official women’s basketball team, but there was one that was locally sponsored. Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2025 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 20 Jul. 2025.

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