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jumble together

B2 neutral separable transitive
In simple words

To mix different things together messily so they are hard to separate or understand.

Literal meaning: To throw things together in a pile — largely transparent.

Meanings

1 B1 neutral

To put different things into a disorganized pile or group without any order.

"All the toys had been jumbled together in one big box with no sorting."

Grammar: separable
2 B2 neutral

To combine different ideas, facts, or elements in a confused or incoherent way.

"The essay jumbled together historical facts and personal opinions without any clear structure."

Grammar: separable
Usage notes

Used both literally (objects in a box) and figuratively (ideas in an argument). Implies lack of order or care. Less common than 'jumble up'; tends to emphasize the act of combining rather than the resulting disorder.

Commonly used with

ideas clothes items facts belongings files concepts

Forms

Base
jumble together
I/you/we/they
3rd person
jumbles together
he/she/it
Past simple
jumbled together
yesterday
Past participle
jumbled together
have + pp
-ing form
jumbling together
continuous

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