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per·son·al·ly Listen to audio/ˈpɚsənəli/ adverb
1used 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.
2used 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.
5used 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.

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