personal
2
2.9
- adjective
- /ˈpɜrsənl/
- Specialized
- In the sentence, 'Can you give me a personal example of how to use this grammar rule?', the word personal specifically refers to an aspect associated with grammatical person.
- personal pronoun
Examples
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"Mr. Nish will be with you as soon as he's free," the personal assistant said.
Fiction book (1996) -
Their decisions, reflective of their ethical principles and personal philosophies, will eventually be integrated into their institutions' systems.
Academic text (1991) -
The portal leads to the construction of the personal learning network.
Academic text (2011) -
Moreover, in Article 9 of this law, it is forbidden to collect personal data, meaning those who later came to power.
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So far today she's been on a twelve-mile bike trip and worked out with her personal trainer.
Fiction book (2002) -
And she uses a lot of personal pronouns, so you're not always quite sure who she's talking about.
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In English, we often use personal pronouns like 'I' and 'you' to make our sentences clearer.
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When we analyze sentences, we might look for personal references to understand the speaker's perspective.
Compounds
- Specialized
21
3.1
Things a person owns that can be moved, like furniture or jewelry
- Specialized
8
2.6
Money a bank gives a person for personal use that must be paid back with extra money
7
2.2
Help for people who cannot fully look after themselves, for example with bathing, dressing, and eating
- Specialized
6
3.8
A rule break in sport when a player makes illegal rough contact with an opponent
- Formal
4
6.9
A person chosen by law to manage someone's affairs and money after they die
- Archaic
2
4.7
A small handheld electronic device for keeping contacts, schedules, and notes
- Specialized
2
1.0
A word that refers to a person or thing, for example I, you, he, she
- Specialized
1
3.0
A secret number you use to prove who you are and open accounts
- Formal
1
6.1
Things someone owns that can be moved, not land and buildings, like a car or jewelry
- Specialized
1
3.7
A small electronic device for keeping appointments, phone numbers, and notes
Belief that each person is responsible for their own health through their choices
- Specialized
1
5.3
A person's skills, knowledge, contacts, and reputation that help them succeed
- Specialized
1
4.6
A program that helps you record and organize contacts, calendars, and tasks
- Specialized
1
4.8
An agreement with a bank that lets a person borrow money up to a set limit when needed
- Literature
1
8.8
A part of a place or group that one person controls like their own property
1
3.7
An agreement with a bank that lets a person borrow money up to a set limit when needed
- Formal
1
7.1
A court decision that makes a person or company pay money to someone else
- Archaic
Differences in results or judgments caused by a person's own way of seeing
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Personal comes from the simple word person, and in grammar it marks who is speaking or being spoken about. Think of the pronouns 'I', 'you', 'he'—they are 'personal' because they show which person is doing or receiving the action, so personal here links to the speaker, listener, or others.