How to Use "Local" with Example Sentences

local (adj): near someone's home; having to do with the area where someone lives; one specific part of the body

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Used with nouns:

"She received local anesthesia during her surgery."
(anesthesia)

"His whole family lives in the local area."
(area, neighborhood)

"We should support our local businesses."
(businesses, farms, schools)

"Local calls are free."
(calls)

"The war veteran is a local celebrity."
(celebrity, hero)

"We live close to the local college."
(college, hospital, library, school, post office, park)

"We subscribe to the local newspaper."
(newspaper)

"Local time is three hours ahead of Hawaii."
(time)