B1adverbrelationshipslanguage
US/ˈpɜːr.sən.əl.i/
UK/ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i/
used to give your own opinion; also done by you yourself, not by another person
In context
Personally, I prefer working in the morning when the office is quiet.
The director came personally to thank the volunteers.
Don't take it personally; he talks to everyone like that.
Words that go with personally
verb + adverb
- take it personallyIt is just feedback, so don't take it personally.
- know personallyI don't know him personally.
- speaking personallySpeaking personally, I think the plan is good.
adverb + adjective
- personally responsibleYou are personally responsible for your laptop.
- personally involvedShe was personally involved in the project.