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Personally Definition & Meaning

personally
adverb
  1. as yourself; "speaking personally, I would not want to go"
  2. as a person; "he is personally repulsive"
  3. in a personal way; "he took her comments personally"
  4. in the flesh; without involving anyone else; "I went there personally"; "he appeared in person"
  5. concerning the speaker; "personally, I find him stupid"

"Personally" in song lyrics

See how personally is used in real songs:

  • "Ain't no hurtin me, certainly, personally"
    Artifacts f/ Lord Finesse, Lord Jamar — Collaboration of Mics
  • "And personally"
    Art Or Origin (Chino XL & Kaoz) — No Slow Rollin'
  • "And love Jesus so much? Meet him personally"
    Chino XL — Even if it Kills Me

Usage tips for "personally"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "personally" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for personally to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does personally mean?
as yourself; "speaking personally, I would not want to go" as a person; "he is personally repulsive" in a personal way; "he took her comments personally" in the flesh; without involving anyone else; "I went there personally"; "he appeared in person" concerning the speaker; "personally, I find him stupid"
What part of speech is personally?
Personally is an adverb.
How many definitions does personally have?
Personally has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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