personally

[ˈpɜːsənəli]

personally Definition

  • 1used to show that something is done or felt by one particular person rather than by someone else
  • 2in a way that is influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions

Using personally: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "personally" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I can't speak for anyone else, but personally, I think it's a bad idea.

  • Example

    Personally, I prefer tea to coffee.

  • Example

    I don't like him personally, but I respect his work.

personally Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for personally

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Summary: personally in Brief

The adverb 'personally' [ˈpɜːsənəli] indicates that something is done or felt by one particular person rather than by someone else. It can also mean in a way that is influenced by personal feelings, tastes, or opinions. For example, 'Personally, I prefer tea to coffee.'

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