externally

Everyday

1. Externally means on the outside or from the outside. tree →
2. Externally can mean from outside a group or organisation, such as externally marked exams. tree →

In the lessons

In medicine and safety, «for external use only» on a cream means put it on your skin, never swallow it. In maths and geometry, the external angle is outside a shape. In school, externally marked tests are marked by people from outside the school. Phrases: externally applied, externally marked, external angle.

Examples

• This cream should be used externally only — do not swallow it. tree →
• Externally, the house looked fine, but inside it was a mess. tree →
• The exam papers are marked externally. tree →
• The mirror is externally damaged but still works. tree →
• He looked calm externally, but inside he was nervous. tree →
• The heater is mounted externally on the wall. tree →
• He consulted many doctors far and near, and took all kinds of medicines both internally and externally. tree →

Note

Opposite: internally. Safety: «For external use only» means on the skin, not to eat or drink. In maths: an exterior (external) angle plus the interior angle at the same corner make 180°.