personally
playSimple Definition of personally
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—used to say that something was done or will be done by a particular person and not by someone else
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—used to say that someone knows a person or thing from personal experience and not because of someone else
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: in a way that involves a particular person and no one else
Full Definition of personally
1 : in person <attend to the matter personally>
2 : as a person : in personality <personally attractive but not very trustworthy>
3 : for oneself : as far as oneself is concerned <personally, I don't want to go>
4 : in a personal manner <don't take this personally>
Examples of personally in a sentence
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.
14th Century
First Known Use of personally
14th century
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