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| per·son·al·ly [ púrssən'lee ] |
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1. as own opinion: in one's own experience or showing one's own opinion
  Personally, I would have given it back.
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2. as individual: in relation to a particular person
I'm sure the criticisms weren't directed at you personally.
Don't take it personally.
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3. without others: without intervention or assistance from others
I'll handle it personally.
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4. as person in social context: as a person, considered in a social context
personally likable but professionally inept
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5. as somebody you have met: by personal contact rather than by reputation
I never knew your brother personally.
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