internally
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
inside the body or within the physical limits of an object.
within the interior of a physical structure or biological organism.
Simple“The medicine works internally to reduce pain throughout your body.”
In context“The scan revealed that the patient was bleeding internally, necessitating immediate surgical intervention to locate the source.”
UsageOften used in medical contexts to describe processes not visible on the surface.
Antonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
inside a company or group rather than involving people from outside.
relating to the inner workings or domestic affairs of an institution or organisation.
Simple“The company decided to hire someone internally for the manager job.”
In context“The board preferred to resolve the dispute internally rather than risking a public scandal by involving outside mediators.”
UsageCommon in business and legal English when discussing policy or recruitment.
Synonymsin housedomesticallyAntonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
inside your own mind or thoughts without showing it to others.
within the mind or soul; not expressed or manifested outwardly.
Simple“She was screaming internally, but her face remained calm and professional.”
In context“He processed the criticism internally for several days before finally offering a measured response to his colleagues.”
UsageFrequently used to describe emotional states that contrast with a person's outward appearance.
Usage internally displaced · internally consistent
“If employers primarily hire workers who already have the skills they need, rather than developing those skills internally, fewer young workers get the opportunity to build experience in the first place.”
From internal + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.