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

Recent Examples on the Web Four years later, banks outside New York are lending federal funds locally as well. Samanth Subramanian, Quartz, 27 Apr. 2024 First, folks can always celebrate by planting a tree or volunteering for an organization to plant trees locally. Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 26 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for locally 

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Word History

First Known Use

1773, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 8 May. 2024.

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