2022-03-13
ศัพท์ น่าสับสน - Set – E - exterior & external
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Dictionary.com:
ออกเสียง exterior = “ik-STEER-ee-er”
ออกเสียง external = “ik-STUR-nl”
Dictionary of Problem Words and Expressions:
exterior & external
These words share meanings of
“out,” “outer,” “outside,” and “outward,”
but they do have a few different applications.
One might say of a liniment, for example,
that it is designed for external use
but would not say that it is intended for exterior use.
Also, external is an adjective only,
whereas exterior is also a noun:
“The exterior (not the external) of this house needs repairing.”
Use exterior to refer to “outer surface”
and external as the opposite of internal:
“The exterior of the melon was firm and clear, but the fruit inside was spoiled.”
“He had his own code of conduct and was not swayed by external influences.”
Abused, Confused, & Misused Words by Mary Embree:
exterior
= external, outer;
= originating or acting from the outside;
= being on the outer side:
the exterior surface;
= suitable for outdoor use:
exterior paint;
= outward form or appearance:
She has a calm exterior, but inside she is frightened.
Not to be confused with:
anterior – located in front;
= situated before or at the front of;
= fore (opposed to posterior);
= going before in time or sequence;
= preceding; earlier:
events anterior to the outbreak of war
interior – located inside:
The interior of the building is well lit.;
= inner:
She looks fragile but she has an inner strength.
Collins COBUID English Dictionary:
exterior - external
1. 'exterior'
The exterior of a building or vehicle is the outside part of it.
The church is famous for its exterior.
You're supposed to keep your car exterior in good condition.
Exterior is often used as an adjective in front of a noun
to refer to an outside part of a building or vehicle.
The aerial can be fixed to an exterior wall.
...the exterior bodywork.
2. 'external'
External can be used in front of a noun
to refer to an outside part of a building.
...external walls.
...external doorways.
External can be used in front of other nouns
to refer to things which happen, come from, or exist outside a place
or area of activity.
Kindly observers may suggest that Novar
is being hit by external factors outside its control.
They did it in response to external pressures.
You cannot use exterior in this way.
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