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Personally Adverb Bre ˈpɜːsənəli ˈpɜːrsənəli I Prefer Option

Word personally
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈpɜːsənəli / NAmE / ˈpɜːrsənəli /
Example
  • personally, i prefer the second option.
  • ‘is it worth the effort?’ ‘speaking personally, yes.’
  • all letters will be answered personally.
  • do you know him personally (= have you met him, rather than just knowing about him from other people)?
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personally

(adverb)BrE / ˈpɜːsənəli / NAmE / ˈpɜːrsənəli /
  1. used to show that you are giving your own opinion about something
    • Personally, I prefer the second option.
    • ‘Is it worth the effort?’ ‘Speaking personally, yes.’
  2. by a particular person rather than by somebody acting for them
    • All letters will be answered personally.
    • Do you know him personally (= have you met him, rather than just knowing about him from other people)?
    • I’ll deal with the matter personally.
    • He’s no longer personally involved in the day-to-day running of the company.
  3. in a way that is connected with one particular person rather than a group of people
    • synonym individually
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/individually
    • He was personally criticized by inspectors for his incompetence.
    • You will be held personally responsible for any loss or breakage.
  4. in a way that is intended to be offensive
    • I'm sure she didn't mean it personally.
  5. in a way that is connected with somebody’s personal life rather than with their job or official position
    • Have you had any dealings with any of the suspects, either personally or professionally?
  6. to be offended by something
    • I'm afraid he took your remarks personally.
    • Please don’t take this personally, but would you mind leaving us alone for a few moments?
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