Cool MateAs far as i'm concerned vs Personally
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
As far as i'm concerned
Top 5,000 (fairly common)
Personally
Top 2,000 (common)B1adverb
Most common: Personally
| As far as i'm concerned | Personally | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //əz fɑːr æz aɪm kənˈsɜːnd//🇺🇸 //əz fɑr æz aɪm kənˈsɜrnd// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈpɜːsənəli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈpɜːrsənəli/"]/ |
| Meaning | In my opinion | For me or in my opinion. |
| Example | As far as I'm concerned, this plan will work. | Personally, I believe that everyone should have the right to express their opinions. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 5,000 (fairly common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | - | B1 |
| Part of speech | adverb | |
| Collocations | as far as I'm concerned, concerned about, concerning the issue | personally believe, personally think, personally feel, personally prefer, personally experienced |
| Antonyms | in my opinion, to my mind | impersonally, objectively |
| Common mistakes | Using with 'that' instead of 'I'm concerned', Omitting 'as far as', Overusing when not necessary | Using 'personally' when talking about other people's opinions., Confusing with 'person' — 'personally' is an adverb, not a noun., Placing 'personally' in the wrong part of the sentence. |
| Usage notes | Use when expressing your personal opinion or view. Best in discussions; less formal than written contexts. | Use 'personally' when sharing your own thoughts or feelings. It's appropriate in both spoken and written language but may sound too informal in very formal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: As far as i'm concerned vs Personally
What's the difference between As far as i'm concerned and Personally?
As far as i'm concerned: In my opinion Personally: For me or in my opinion.
Which is more common: As far as i'm concerned and Personally?
Personally is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
As far as i'm concerned: As far as I'm concerned, this plan will work. Personally: Personally, I believe that everyone should have the right to express their opinions.
Can I use As far as i'm concerned and Personally interchangeably?
Not always. As far as i'm concerned and Personally are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.