English

personal

ˈpɝː.sən.əl, ˈpɜrsən(ə)l, ˈpɜɹ.sən.əl, ˈpɜɹs.nəl, ˈpɜː.sən.əl, ˈpɜːs.nəl
Meaning: relating to a particular person; private
Part of Speech: Adjective Alternative Readings: ˈpɜrsən(ə)l, ˈpɜɹ.sən.əl, ˈpɜɹs.nəl, ˈpɜː.sən.əl, ˈpɜːs.nəl

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Example sentences

Please keep your personal belongings with you at all times
Please keep your personal belongings with you at all times.
This is a personal matter.
This is a personal matter.
There is a conflict between his personal and professional life.
There is a conflict between his personal and professional life.
Success in any field requires a high level of personal discipline.
Success in any field requires a high level of personal discipline.
I got this job because of my former boss's personal recommendation.
I got this job because of my former boss's personal recommendation.

Usage Notes

Refers to things belonging to an individual rather than a group, or things that are private.

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