internal
Internal describes something that is located on the inside of a person, object, or organization. It is often used to talk about parts of the body or the inner workings of a company.
Examples
3 of 5The doctor needs to check your internal organs.
The doctor needs to check your inner body parts.
The university is conducting an internal review of the rules.
The university is doing an inside check of the rules.
I have an internal feeling that things will get better.
I have an inside feeling that things will get better.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Remember that 'internal' starts with 'IN', just like the word 'INside'.
Quick Quiz
The manager sent an _______ message to the team about the new office hours.
Correct!
The correct answer is: internal
Examples
The doctor needs to check your internal organs.
everydayThe doctor needs to check your inner body parts.
The university is conducting an internal review of the rules.
formalThe university is doing an inside check of the rules.
I have an internal feeling that things will get better.
informalI have an inside feeling that things will get better.
Scientists studied the internal structure of the mountain.
academicScientists studied the inside parts of the mountain.
Please read the internal memo before the meeting starts.
businessPlease read the company message before the meeting starts.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
internal clock
the body's natural sense of time
internal bleeding
bleeding inside the body that cannot be seen
internal combustion engine
an engine that burns fuel inside itself
Often Confused With
Interior is usually a noun for the inside of a room, while internal is an adjective for many contexts.
Inner often describes feelings or spiritual things; internal is more technical or physical.
Usage Notes
Use this word when you want to describe something that is not visible from the outside, such as body parts or company secrets.
Common Mistakes
Do not use 'internal' as a preposition; for example, say 'inside the house' instead of 'internal the house'.
Memory Tip
Remember that 'internal' starts with 'IN', just like the word 'INside'.
Word Origin
From the Latin word 'internus', which means 'within' or 'inward'.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
The manager sent an _______ message to the team about the new office hours.
Correct!
The correct answer is: internal
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