I make all the decisions personally
I make all the decisions personally
Does that personally have the same meaning as "on my own"?
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Without knowing the context, I would answer yes. " That definition would fit your description. But in a different context, a person might receive significant input before making a decision from others.
- Without knowing the context, I would answer yes.
- " That definition would fit your description.
- But in a different context, a person might receive significant input before making a decision from others.
- But she makes the ultimate decision.
- I hope that helps.
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Without knowing the context, I would answer yes.
In the Merriam-Webster Dictionary for English Language Learners, it defines "personally" as "—used to say that something was done or will be done by a particular person and not by someone else."
That definition would fit your description.
But in a different context, a perso
0These are not the same. There's a difference that splits hairs:
"I make all the decisions personally." would imply that you and others can make decisions, but you take it upon yourself to make all the decisions.
"I make all the decisions on my own." would imply that only you, and no others, can make the decisions, and you go ahead and make them.
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