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externally

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/ɪkˈstɜːrnəli/ · ex-ter-nal-ly

In a way that is on or from the outside; outwardly.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a way that is on or from the outside; outwardly.

ایسے طریقے سے جو باہر یا کسی چیز کے باہر سے ہو؛ ظاہری طور پر۔

باہر

baahar

Synonyms

outwardlysuperficiallyexternallyظاہری طور پرباہریخارجی

Antonyms

internallyinwardlyداخلیاندرونی

Common Collocations

  • externally visible
  • externally funded
  • externally motivated

Example Sentences

The project is externally funded by several organizations.

یہ پروجیکٹ کئی تنظیموں کی جانب سے باہری طور پر مالی مدد حاصل کرتا ہے۔

Yeh project kai tanzeemon ki jaanib se baahri tor par maali madad hasil karta hai.

He appeared calm externally, but was anxious inside.

وہ ظاہری طور پر پرسکون نظر آیا، لیکن اندرونی طور پر بے چینی محسوس کر رہا تھا۔

Woh zahiri tor par pur-sukoon nazar aaya, lekin androni tor par bechain mehsoos kar raha tha.

The building’s externally applied insulation helps in reducing energy costs.

عمارت کی باہر سے لگائی گئی موصلات توانائی کے اخراجات کم کرنے میں مددگار ہے۔

Imarat ki baahar se lagayi gayi moaslaat tawanai ke akhrajat kam karne mein madadgar hai.

Easily Confused With

internally:Internally refers to something situated inside, whereas externally refers to the outside.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'external' as anything that is outside what you see.

Imagine a building with an exterior view compared to its interior.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "externus" — outer

First known use: 15th century

The word 'externally' has evolved from the Latin word 'externus', which means 'outer' or 'outside'. Its usage in English has been consistent in referring to anything situated outside or away from something else.