adverb
Uncommon
externally
Externally (adverb) means On the outside, or from an outside source. Example: “The medication is for use externally only.”
adverb
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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 notesIn plain EnglishOn or from the outside, rather than internally.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more externally
- Superlative
- most externally
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The medication is for use _____ only.
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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.
