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personally
[ pur-suh-nl-ee ]
personally
/ ˈɜːəəɪ /
adverb
- without the help or intervention of others
I'll attend to it personally
- sentence modifier in one's own opinion or as regards oneself
personally, I hate onions
- as if referring to oneself
to take the insults personally
- as a person
we like him personally, but professionally he's incompetent
Word History and Origins
Origin of personally1
Example Sentences
"You're watching yourself get personally ripped apart, criticised, accused of all sorts of stuff over and over again. You're thinking, "This isn't true.
Purdon admitted the cancellation would carry an emotional impact for him personally, too.
During this time, Aimee was developing her own religious schema — she preached joy and love; said that everyone could connect to God personally; and that Jesus was about to reappear on earth.
But it’s leagues more narratively expansive and honest — and more personally galvanizing — now that I feel like a background extra in Lucas’ universe.
In response to those criticisms, Merseyside Police announced a review would be undertaken and "personally overseen" by Assistant Chief Constable Mark Kameen, who has since retired.
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