External
/ɪkˈstɜrnəl/
External means something that is on the outside of something else, like the outside of a toy or the skin that covers your body.
Examples
- The external part of the tree trunk is rough, while the inside is soft and smooth.
- We painted the external walls of our playhouse bright colors to make it look cheerful.
- The external decorations on my birthday cake were colorful sprinkles and shiny candles.
Synonyms
outside
outer
surface
exterior
visible
Antonyms
inside
inner
hidden
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