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personal

per·son·al

personal

 
 
pronunciation:
puhr s nl
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: of, relating to, or belonging to a particular person.
He wrote his personal thoughts and feelings in his journal.Her personal bodyguard goes with her everywhere.He has some personal habits that really annoy me.
 
synonyms:
private
antonyms:
common, general, public
similar words:
confidential, individual, intimate, own, particular, secret, single
definition 2: of or relating to the body or health.
Please put your personal items in the bathroom cabinet.
synonyms:
bodily, physical
definition 3: done in person.
The famous singer made a personal visit to the sick child.
similar words:
in person
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  • personally:
    in a way that relates to one's own self.
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