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Internally

Verb / ˌɪˈntɜ:nʌli: / Another word for internally — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Internally means on the inside or within something.

Synonyms & similar words

externally inside within inner inwardly inward interiorly privately personally emotionally inward-oriented inward-looking inward-directed inward-facing inward-bound inward-motivated inward-focused inward-driven inward-looking inward-gazing inward-turned

Synonyms by register

Formal

inwardly intrinsically inherently domestically

Informal

inside within in one's head

Literary

inward deep within

Antonyms

externally outwardly visibly publicly openly on the surface

Common collocations

  • internally consistent
  • internally displaced
  • internally review
  • internally debate
  • internally generated
  • internally focused
  • internally assess

Word family

noun internal
adjective internal

Usage note

Often used to describe things that are within a system, organization, or body, as opposed to external factors. Can also refer to thoughts or feelings that are not outwardly expressed.

Example sentences

  1. The computer was damaged internally.
  2. He was internally bleeding.
  3. The problem was internal, and they solved it within the company.
  4. She struggled internally with the decision.

Quotes

  • Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions. Internally, not externally.
  • The only way to change the world is to change yourself. Internally, not externally.
  • Happiness is not an external condition, it is an internal state. It is not what happens to you, but how you react to it. Internally, not externally.

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