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The class used external to describe the result in simple words.
What does External mean?
on the outside.
Dictionary definition
located on or coming from the outside.
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In reading, we compared two passages and discussed why one description seemed more external.
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WordExternal.
Partadjective.
MeaningExternal means on the outside.
ExampleExample: The class used external to describe the result in simple words.
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- Syllables
- ik · stur · nul
- Strongest beat
- stur
- Ending
- nul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on stur.
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similar wordClose in meaning, but usage can depend on context.
related termUsed in similar descriptions with small differences.
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opposite qualityA useful contrast in descriptive meaning.
different conditionShows a contrasting state or level.
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External word family
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external
adjective
external
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