Centrally
/ˈsɛntrəli/
adverbBeginnerCommonGeneral
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1
Situated in the center; from or at the center.
/ˈsɛntrəli/
adverbneutralBeginner
General
In a central position or place.
The hotel is centrally located, making it easy to explore the city.
💡 Simply: Imagine a big pizza. Centrally means something is right in the middle, like the pepperoni on a pizza!
👶 For kids: Right in the middle!
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2
The government operates centrally controlled programs.
How It's Used
Geography
"The city is centrally located."
Government
"The government controls the economy centrally."
From Middle English *centralli, from Old French central, from Latin centralis.
The word's usage has remained relatively consistent throughout history, emphasizing the location in the center.
Memory tip
Think of the word 'center' – centrally means 'in the center'.
Practice
Base: central
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Usage
20%Spoken
80%Written