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

Examples of locally in a Sentence

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From there, goods are distributed locally — cutting down on long-haul truck traffic. Brian Unger, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026 That heritage came with a distinctly Swiss mindset to stay humble, build practical solutions, and prove yourself locally before daring to look abroad. Samuel Mueller, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026 In a first locally, at least since this data has been collected, the number of people becoming homeless about matched the number of people becoming housed in 2025, according to a task force report in January. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026 The auto-rickshaws, known locally as kekeh, are an essential means of transport and until recently were almost exclusively driven by men. ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026 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 14 Apr. 2026.

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