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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According to the American Cancer Society, women under 50 are now 82% more likely than men of the same age to be diagnosed with cancer — a troubling national trend that’s playing out locally as well. Carolyn Bhakta, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025 The brand is already sold in key retailers and tested the pop-up format locally, but Loro Piana is aiming to have a retail presence there in the next two to three years. Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 June 2025 And the exceptions ought to be handled by the local police and prosecutors locally. / Cbs News, CBS News, 15 June 2025 In these regions, the potential for locally heavy rainfall could cause flooding, particularly in urban or low-lying areas. Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 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 19 Jun. 2025.

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