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Definition personally in British English

personally adverb

adverb
/ˈpɜː(r)s(ə)nəli/
1

used for emphasizing that you are giving your own opinion

Example

Personally, I think we should stick with our original plan.

Example

I personally prefer pizza to burgers.

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2

without help, or in a direct way, rather than by a representative

Example

a breakfast personally prepared by a top chef

Example

Were you personally involved in this decision?

Example

I have never met the man personally.

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3

in a way intended for you only, rather than for a group of people that you belong to

Example

The invitation was made to me personally, not to the committee.

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4

used for emphasizing that you do not dislike someone, just something that they do or the group they belong to

Example

I have nothing against Sandy personally, but her family's a bit strange.

5

as a result of having met someone or of having a relationship with them, usually a friendly one

Example

I don't know the man personally, but he used to work for my father.

Definition personally in British English