local
Relating to a particular area, city, or neighborhood near you. It describes things, people, or services that belong to the specific place where you are currently located.
Examples
3 of 5I usually buy my fresh vegetables at the local market.
I usually buy my fresh vegetables at the market in my neighborhood.
The local authorities have implemented new parking regulations.
The government officials of this area have started new rules for parking.
Let's head down to the local for a quick coffee.
Let's go to the nearby cafe for a quick coffee.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'Location'. A 'local' shop is one in your current 'location'.
Quick Quiz
If you want to know the best restaurants, you should ask a ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: local
Examples
I usually buy my fresh vegetables at the local market.
everydayI usually buy my fresh vegetables at the market in my neighborhood.
The local authorities have implemented new parking regulations.
formalThe government officials of this area have started new rules for parking.
Let's head down to the local for a quick coffee.
informalLet's go to the nearby cafe for a quick coffee.
Local ecosystems are often the first to show signs of climate change.
academicBiological environments in specific areas often show signs of climate change first.
Our strategy is to partner with local businesses to reduce shipping costs.
businessOur plan is to work with businesses in the area to lower delivery prices.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
local color
the interesting details that make a place unique
local time
the time in the specific zone you are in
act local
taking action that benefits your immediate surroundings
Often Confused With
Local refers to where something is situated now, while native refers to where something or someone originated by birth.
National refers to an entire country, whereas local refers only to a small, specific part of it.
Usage Notes
Local is most commonly used as an adjective before a noun. However, in informal British English, 'the local' often refers specifically to the nearest pub.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'local' only as an adjective and forget it can be a noun (plural: locals) to describe people who live in the area.
Memory Tip
Think of the word 'Location'. A 'local' shop is one in your current 'location'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin word 'localis', which comes from 'locus', meaning 'place'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many cultures, supporting 'local' businesses is seen as an ethical choice to sustain the neighborhood economy.
Quick Quiz
If you want to know the best restaurants, you should ask a ___.
Correct!
The correct answer is: local
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