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locally

adverb

Form of local , adverb of local.

Simple meaning

To a restricted area of the body.

Pronunciation

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lohkuhlee

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ˈloʊkəli

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Definition

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adverb

  1. In or from the local area.

  2. medicine

    To a restricted area of the body

  3. medicine

    In a restricted part of the body.

  4. With respect to place; in place.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B1 · Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
Everyday English

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  • “It was locally decided.”adverb

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locally availablelocally knownlocally madelocally owned

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Inflected forms

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  • localadjectiveBase word

    Relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area.

Word family

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  • localitynounDerived noun

    A surrounding or nearby region.

  • localizeverbDerived verb

    Identify the location or place of.

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