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With the personal presence or action of the individual specified
“The Managing Directors of all the oil companies have been informed personally by Kotzenberg that there is to be no attempt to boycott Rhodesia.”
Individually, without the involvement of others
“It grieves me to think how little I have done personally for the interests of the Society.”
In an independent manner, without assistance or co-operation
In a secret way, without others knowing
“The boundary between a political figure's personal life and his public career can be a tenuous one.”
Denoting a close relationship between two or more individuals
By mouth
In a subjective manner
Within (a person's body or mind), typically with reference to sensations of self-awareness
Adverb for characteristic of, or belonging to, a single or particular person or thing
“Perry's personal style would consist of a pair of sunglasses on his forehead, even while indoors.”
Adverb for referring to an individual's character, appearance, or private life in an inappropriate or offensive way
“The banter between us was lighthearted until he started throwing some personal insults my way.”
Adverb for undertaken in person
“The first lady made a personal visit to the hospital to lift the spirits of staff and patients.”
Adverb for denoting increased dedication on an individual level toward an issue or cause
“This issue is important to me, and I will devote my personal attention towards it.”
Adverb for based on first-hand knowledge or experience
“My advice is based on my personal experience on the matter.”
(of a person) Adverb for denoting a close or intimate relationship
“Don is a personal friend of Chris as evidenced by their obvious rapport.”
From my personal standpoint or opinion
“Personally, I thought the movie's plot was terrible and only served to permanently destroy the franchise and disillusion fans.”
The speaker or writer referred to as the subject
The group including the speaker as the object of a verb or preposition when that group also is the subject
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