Word
centrally
Phoneticscen·tral·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈsɛntɹəɫi/
UK/sˈɛntɹəli/
Adverb of place
Definition
adv. in the middle of something. You use it to describe a location or position that is central.
adv. situated at or near the center; occupying a central position.
Examples
“The park is centrally located in the city.”
“The new office is centrally located, making it easy for staff to reach from all parts of town.”
“The museum stands centrally within the cultural district, serving as the focal point for surrounding galleries and theaters.”
Examples
simple
“The park is centrally located in the city.”
contextual
“The new office is centrally located, making it easy for staff to reach from all parts of town.”
complex
“The museum stands centrally within the cultural district, serving as the focal point for surrounding galleries and theaters.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “centrally” in context.
Verb
01. centrally locate
“The hotel is centrally located, making it easy for tourists to visit all the major attractions.”
adv + verb
Adjective
02. centrally significant
“The role of the protagonist is centrally significant to the development of the plot.”
adv + adj
03. centrally locate particular
04. centrally real
05. centrally serious
06. centrally unique
Usage
Typically used with 'located' or 'situated' to describe position.
Real-World Examples
“In a loosening of central controls, each day’s midpoint will now be based on the previous day’s closing price, rather than being controlled centrally.” “There will probably be at least one and possible two more creative players, one to operate centrally and one in the left.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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