Word
internationally
Phoneticsin·ter·na·tion·al·ly, stress on the third syllable
US/ˌɪnɝˈnæʃənəɫi/
UK/ˌɪntənˈæʃənəli/
Adverb of place
Definition
adv. in many different countries or involving many different nations. You use this when something happens or is known all over the world.
adv. in or between two or more nations; across national boundaries. Often used to describe the scope of business operations, legal agreements, or fame.
Examples
“The company sells its products internationally.”
“The film was so successful at home that it was released internationally the following month.”
“While the artist is a household name in her home country, she is only now beginning to be recognised internationally by major galleries and collectors.”
Examples
simple
“The company sells its products internationally.”
contextual
“The film was so successful at home that it was released internationally the following month.”
complex
“While the artist is a household name in her home country, she is only now beginning to be recognised internationally by major galleries and collectors.”
Usage
Typically placed after the verb or at the end of the clause to indicate geographical scope.
Pitfall
He is an internationally famous
He is internationally famous
As an adverb, it modifies the adjective 'famous' directly; do not use an article unless it is followed by a noun.
Etymology
From international + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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