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locally

[ ˈloʊ.kə.li ]

Adverb

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

in a specific area

In a particular area, region, or place, especially with reference to the surrounding context.

Synonyms

domestically, nearby, regionally.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
locally	This is another variant of 'locally' and is used in the same context as mentioned above. 'She buys all her groceries locally ' 'The news reported locally important issues '
regionally	The term 'regionally' is used when referring to something that covers a larger area than 'locally' but is still within a defined geographical area, larger than a town but smaller than a country. 'The weather service provides regionally specific forecasts ' 'Our company is well-known regionally '
domestically	The term 'domestically' is used to refer to something occurring within one's own country, as opposed to internationally. 'Domestically produced goods have less import tariffs ' 'The company has expanded domestically before looking abroad '
nearby	The term 'nearby' is used to refer to something that is close in physical distance, usually relative to the current location of the speaker. 'There's a café nearby if you're hungry ' 'We found a gas station nearby '

Examples of usage

He was well known locally for his charity work.
The products are sourced locally, supporting the community.
The event attracted a large crowd locally.
We should focus on promoting local businesses locally.
She decided to invest locally in order to boost the economy.

^{Context #2 | Adverb}

in relation to a specific location

In a way that is related to a particular location, place, or vicinity.

Synonyms

geographically, proximately, spatially.

Examples of usage

The restaurant is popular locally.
Locally, the situation is more complex than it seems.
The issue needs to be addressed locally.
They are trying to expand their business locally.
She explored the attractions locally.

Translations

Translations of the word "locally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 localmente

🇮🇳 स्थानीय रूप से

🇩🇪 lokal

🇮🇩 secara lokal

🇺🇦 локально

🇵🇱 lokalnie

🇯🇵 局所的に

🇫🇷 localement

🇪🇸 localmente

🇹🇷 yerel olarak

🇰🇷 지역적으로

🇸🇦 محلياً

🇨🇿 lokálně

🇸🇰 lokálne

🇨🇳 本地

🇸🇮 lokalno

🇮🇸 staðbundið

🇰🇿 жергілікті

🇬🇪 ადგილობრივად

🇦🇿 yerli olaraq

🇲🇽 localmente

Etymology

The word 'locally' originated from the Latin word 'localis', meaning 'belonging to a place'. It entered the English language in the late 15th century. Over time, the usage of 'locally' has evolved to describe actions or situations that pertain to a specific area or region. The term is commonly used in various contexts, such as business, community development, and geography.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,614, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.

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