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local

/ˈloʊ.kl̩/noun, adjective2 syllables

Local means: anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body.

Synonyms for local10

noun, as in anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body

local anesthetic, local anaesthetic, topical anesthetic, topical anaesthetic

adjective, as in affecting only a restricted part or area of the body

localized, localised, topical

adjective, as in relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

localist

also used for local

stopper, floor trader

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Opposites of local

general, national, express

What does local mean?5

noun

1

anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body

2

public transport consisting of a bus or train that stops at all stations or stops“the local seemed to take forever to get to New York”

adjective

1

affecting only a restricted part or area of the body“local anesthesia”

2

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area“local taxes”

3

of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood“local customs”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with local?2

two syllables

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Local in a sentence

  • When you travel, you've got to try the local brew.unknown
  • Both young and old, men and women, regularly get together at the local bathhouses.unknown
  • I asked my local member for a job, but he brushed me off.fcbond
  • At first, the local cowboys laughed at him.Source_VOA
  • Tonight, a local composer will debut a symphony of his own.marcelostockle
  • In metro cities, the local population mingles freely with visitors.gauravjiii
  • Students also have opportunities to work off campus, on local community projects.Hybrid
  • She sells her products in farmers markets, local church fairs and craft shows.Hybrid

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Forms of local

as a noun

plural
locals