per·son·al·ly
Pronounced:
/ˈpɚsənəli/
Function:
adverbMeaning:
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.
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.