locally

[loh-kuh-lee]

adverb

1. in a particular place, area, location, etc.

2. with regard to place.

3. in a local area; nearby.

   Not much interest is taken in the chess tournament locally.

ˈlocally

/ ˈləʊkəlɪ /

adverb

1. within a particular area or place

Word History and Origins

Origin of locally¹

First recorded in 1400–50, locally is from the late Middle English word localliche. See local, -ly

Example Sentences

Mark Keen, who lives locally said he visited the scene on Sunday morning to see what had happened.

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CalFresh is funded by the federal government, run by the state Department of Social Services and administered locally.

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It’s also inspired competitors, including the Ikon Pass from privately held Alterra Mountain Co. and the Indy Pass, which offers access to many smaller, locally owned resorts.

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He and other board members said the plan will help L.A. weather droughts, become more locally self-sufficient and take less water from distant sources.

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"We are against council cuts, we want to improve the economy locally and we want to have the freedom to speak out about national and international issues which we care about."

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