1 — used to say that something was done or will be done by a particular person and not by someone else ▪ He said he would attend to the matter personally. ▪ I personally approved the changes. ▪ She personally replied to my letter. 2 — used to say that someone knows a person or thing from personal experience and not because of someone else ▪ “Do you know him personally?” “No, but my friend does.” 3 : in a way that involves a particular person and no one else
▪ You will be held personally responsible for any losses or damages. ▪ The player was personally criticized by his coach. ▪ He blamed me personally for causing the problem. ▪ I was personally offended by the article. 4 : in a way that relates to a particular person and is offensive or hurtful
▪ He didn't mean it personally. ▪ Don't take my comments personally. 5 — used to say what your opinion is ▪ Personally, I liked the first version more. = I personally liked the first version more. 6 : in a way that involves someone's personal life rather than someone's work or job
▪ I knew him both personally and professionally.
▪ You will be held personally responsible for any losses or damages. ▪ The player was personally criticized by his coach. ▪ He blamed me personally for causing the problem. ▪ I was personally offended by the article.
▪ He didn't mean it personally. ▪ Don't take my comments personally.
▪ I knew him both personally and professionally.







