english
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general::
adj. VERBS be ADV. extremely, highly, very highly personal information | rather
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
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general::
adj.
private:
This is my personal car.
adj.
individual:
They gave us personal care.
adj.
intimate:
I have something personal to tell you.
Simple Definitions
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general::
personal
nouns
sb’s personal view/opinion
• My personal opinion is that the project was started too soon.
sb’s personal possessions/belongings/property
• All personal belongings should be clearly marked with the owner’s name.
sb’s personal effects (formal)
(= small possessions, clothing etc )
• After his suicide, his mother received his personal effects.
personal taste/preference
• What you plant in your garden is ultimately a matter of personal preference.
personal qualities
• They stress the importance of a teacher’s personal qualities.
personal experience
• I have had personal experience of unemployment.
a personal relationship
• It’s important to establish a good personal relationship with the voters.
a personal interest in something
• He took a personal interest in the case.
phrases
for (your) personal use
• He bought a computer for his personal use.
on a personal level
(= used when giving your own opinion rather than the opinion of the organization you represent )
• On a personal level, it’s been a very positive experience.
personal 2
nouns
sb’s personal life
• I’ve got to maintain a balance between my personal life and my work.
personal details
• Fill in your personal details.
personal problems
• Counselors can give assistance to students with personal problems.
a personal question
• That’s a rather personal question.
a personal call
• Are you sure your boss doesn’t mind your using the telephone for personal calls?
phrases
for personal reasons
• The company’s chief executive has resigned for personal reasons.
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