locally

/ˈloʊ.kəl.i/

adverb★Intermediate

◆ What It Really Means

Not applicable (literal usage).

¶ Literal Meaning

Within a specific area or community.

Literal Breakdown

localpertaining to a specific place+-lyadverbial form

◇ Mental Image

A mental picture of actions or resources confined to a specific geographic area.

◈ When to Use

A restaurant promoting its use of locally sourced ingredients to attract customers who value community support.

◉ Cultural Note

The term is often associated with sustainability and community empowerment movements.

formal

In a local manner; within a specific area or community.

The business supports the local economy by sourcing ingredients locally.

The business supports the local economy by sourcing ingredients within the community.

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Often used to emphasize proximity or community-specific actions.

Collocations

sourced locallyobtained from nearby suppliers or within the communityproduced locallymanufactured or grown within a specific area

think globally, act locallyproverb

Consider global issues while taking action in your immediate community.

Use 'locally' to highlight actions that benefit or involve a specific community.

Do not use 'locally' with phrases like 'in the local area' as it is redundant.

Derived from 'local' + '-ly' (adverbial suffix), with 'local' coming from Latin 'localis' (pertaining to a place).

Commonly used in discussions about community support, sustainability, and regional practices.

local

pertaining to a specific place or community

root

-ly

adverbial suffix indicating manner

suffix

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