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UK [ˈpɜː(r)s(ə)nəlɪ] / US [ˈpɜrsənəlɪ] adverb
1) mainly spoken used for emphasizing that you are giving your own opinion

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

I personally prefer pizza to burgers.

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

a breakfast personally prepared by a top chef

Were you personally involved in this decision?

I have never met the man personally.

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

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

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

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

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

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