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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