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12th September 2024

Personally

We use this expression to introduce our personal opinion about something, or to say what we are doing.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
Yes
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
Personally, I think Bristol is a great place to live. What about you?
I agree with you on that.
Example 2
What do you think I should do with this money?
Personally, I'd save it. I don't think you should spend it all at once.
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