adverb Uncommon

externally

Externally (adverb) means On the outside, or from an outside source. Example: “The medication is for use externally only.”

adverb

On the outside, or from an outside source.

"The medication is for use externally only."

"The project was externally funded."

How to use externally

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishOn or from the outside, rather than internally.

Easily confused with

internally →

more externally comparative, most externally superlative

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The medication is for use _____ only.

outwardly

seemingly outwardly

ally bally sally Wally dally rally tally pally really locally usually equally

What does “externally” mean?

The word “externally” means on the outside, or from an outside source. In plain terms, on or from the outside, rather than internally.

How do you use “externally” in a sentence?

Here is “externally” used in a sentence: “The medication is for use externally only.”

What part of speech is “externally”?

“Externally” is an adverb.

Is “externally” a common word?

“Externally” is an uncommon word in modern English.

seemingly outwardly