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- pronunciation:
- ihk
stuhr
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of the outside or outer part; being outside.
He cleaned only the external surfaces of the oven.Cold-blooded animals need warmth from external sources like the sun.- synonyms:
- exterior, outer, outermost, outside, outward
- antonyms:
- inner, internal
- similar words:
- outlying, peripheral, right, surface
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| definition 2: |
of the visible part.
They seem to care only about external beauty.
- synonyms:
- perceptible, superficial, surface, visible
- similar words:
- outer, outside, outward, right
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| definition 3: |
of that which is superficial or for show.
Her generosity is only external and designed to impress others.- synonyms:
- superficial, surface
- antonyms:
- internal
- similar words:
- apparent, obvious, ostensible, outward
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| definition 4: |
outside national boundaries, esp. in regard to commerce or governmental relations; foreign.
External trade has slowed this year.The country fears its external enemies.- synonyms:
- alien, foreign
- antonyms:
- domestic, internal
- similar words:
- exotic, international, strange
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| related words: |
exterior, superficial |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
anything that is external.
The external of the building is accented with Greek columns.- synonyms:
- outside
- similar words:
- façade, front, outward
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| definition 2: |
(pl.) outside parts or features; superficial parts.
One's looks are just externals; they don't define the person you are inside.- synonyms:
- nonessentials
- similar words:
- casing, cover, frame, shell, surface
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| related words: |
accidental, outside |
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| derivation: |
externally (adv.) |
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