This is the 2773rd most frequent Russian word.
местами
"Местами" - in places; sporadically.
Used to indicate specific locations or areas where a situation occurs.
Дорога местами была покрыта льдом.
The road was covered with ice in some places.
Refers to certain areas or sections within a whole.
Местами текст этой книги довольно сложен.
In some parts, the text of this book is quite difficult.
Describes specific points or spots affected by a condition.