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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Although the data remains locally stored on each device, all participants in the network can validate the records, which ensures that the information cannot be secretly modified or erased. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026 The way Saturday’s FA Cup tie unfolded is only likely to help Wrexham’s bid to win hearts and minds locally, never mind across the Atlantic. Oliver Kay, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026 Connecticut is just a great hockey state, there are a lot of prep schools and a lot of kids get their start in this area and some of them play in college locally. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026 With just burgers, fries, shakes, and drinks on the menu, everything is made fresh and sourced locally. Sari Hitchins, Parents, 8 Mar. 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 13 Mar. 2026.

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