Local: connected with an area

The idea

Place local before a noun: a local bakery, local residents. The relevant area depends on context, such as the town being discussed.

Examples

• The local library opens at ten.
• We bought bread from a local bakery.
• She reads a local newspaper.
• The local bus stops near the market.
• They asked local residents about the plan.
• This map shows local routes.

Watch out

Local means connected with an area; it does not by itself say something was made there or is near the speaker.

Try it yourself

1. Choose the adjective connecting residents with the area. Residents of this area are ___ residents. (local / locally)

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   local

   Local describes residents connected with the area.

2. Choose the adjective before bakery. We bought bread from a ___ bakery. (local / locally)

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   local

   Local modifies the noun bakery.

3. Choose what follows from buying bread at a local bakery. We bought bread at a local bakery. Where it was made is ___. (not stated / certainly local)

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   not stated

   The statement does not establish where the bread was made.

Use it today

Describe a local service and say which area it serves.