# internally

> English word · Adverb · IPA /ɪnˈtɜːnəli/ · frequency rank #10,384

## Definitions
1. In an internal manner; within or inside of external limits; in an inner part or situation.
2. With regard to internal affairs.
3. Inwardly; spiritually.

## Etymology
From internal + -ly.

## Easily confused with
- **internal** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/internal-vs-internally)

## Common misspellings (14)
`inetrnally`, `innternally`, `intenrally`, `interanlly`, `internallyy`, `internaly`, `internalyl`, `internlaly`, `internnally`, `interrnally`, `intrenally`, `intternally`, `itnernally`, `niternally`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/internally