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i got confused vs i confused

Both options are correct, but they have different meanings and uses. 'I got confused' is used to say that the speaker became confused, while 'I confused' is used to indicate that the speaker confused something.
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i got confused

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express that someone became confused.

This phrase is used when you want to convey that you became confused about something. It is a common way to express confusion in English.

Examples:

  • I got confused by the complicated instructions.
  • She got confused when she saw the unexpected result.
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Alternatives:

  • I became confused
  • I was confused
  • I found it confusing
  • I was puzzled

i confused

This phrase is correct but has a different meaning. It is used to indicate that someone caused confusion.

This phrase is used when you want to say that you caused confusion or made something unclear to others. It is not commonly used to express personal confusion.

Examples:

  • I confused the students with my explanation.
  • His actions confused everyone in the room.
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  • Jul 23, 2020 ... What does this mean, “I confused myself”? Is there any difference between 'I was confused'? Yes, there is a difference. I confused myself ...
  • Nov 25, 2022 ... I confused the scheduled time for my exam for 12PM instead of 12AM. Furthermore, the entry on the webside also confused me as to when the ...
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Alternatives:

  • I caused confusion
  • I made it unclear
  • I puzzled them
  • I muddled things up

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