🎁 A holiday package to celebrate the season! Click here and shop now!

TextRanch

The best way to perfect your writing.

Discover why 1,062,726 users count on TextRanch to get their English corrected!

1. Input your text below.
2. Get it corrected in a few minutes by our editors.
3. Improve your English!

One of our experts will correct your English.

Our experts

i got confused vs I get confused

Both phrases are fine/correct; however, they're used in different contexts. 'I got confused' is used to indicate that confusion occurred in the past, while 'I get confused' is used to express a general tendency to become confused. Your choice between the two phrases depends on if you're referring to a specific instance of confusion in the past or your general state of confusion.
Miss E. profile picture

Explained by Miss E.
Editor at TextRanch

Last updated: July 04, 2024 • 108150 views

i got confused

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate confusion that occurred in the past.

This phrase is used to describe a specific instance of confusion that happened in the past. It implies that the confusion has already taken place.

Examples:

  • I got confused when he started speaking in a foreign language.
  • She got confused by the complex instructions.
  • They are both correct depending on what you are trying to say. I got confused is used when talking about one event in the past. E.g I got confused yesterday ...
  • Jan 9, 2024 ... Fun fact, that line was originally “I got confused, I blew a horse” but Seymour Stein (head of Sire Records) reportedly threw a fit and ...
  • Sep 8, 2012 ... ''I get confused'' or ''I got confused'' Greetings, can somebody tell me what kind of situation that i have to use for these 2 sentences ...
  • Jul 1, 2016 ... Are these sentences correct? "I got confused about the time we had a lesson" "I mixed up the time we had a lesson" If so which one sounds ...
  • Sep 24, 2024 ... i got confused. Why we have two different formulas For circular segment ? · Best · Top · New · Controversial · Old · Q&A ...
  • Jan 21, 2006 ... I got confused about the date... ; claude23. Banned · FRANCE · #1 ; whatonearth. Senior Member. UK, English · #2 ; maxiogee. Banned. English · #3.
  • May 27, 2019 ... Synonym for I got confused The first one is much more common. I would recommend always using that. There is a slight nuanced difference in ...
  • Dec 28, 2021 ... If someone explained something to me but I mixed up all things together, which should I say? or what? 1- I got confused 2- I become confused ...
  • Jun 27, 2020 ... Hi, When scheduling the exam I got confused by the fact that 12AM was not shown as the first hr of the day. Looks like exam got scheduled ...

Alternatives:

  • I became confused
  • I was confused
  • I found myself confused
  • I was at a loss
  • I was bewildered

I get confused

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a general tendency to become confused.

This phrase is used to describe a general state of confusion or a tendency to become confused. It implies that confusion is a recurring or ongoing issue.

Examples:

  • I get confused when I try to follow complex instructions.
  • She gets confused easily when dealing with technology.
  • Jul 7, 2017 ... r/comics - I GET CONFUSED A LOT. HERE'S A PICTURE OF ME BEING. Archived post ...
  • "I got confused" is past tense e.g. I got confused with the question because I didn't know the answer. Whereas " I get confused" is present tense e.g. Since it ...
  • Oct 16, 2014 ... I get confused often too. But it's fun because it leads to many interesting conversations. Here are a few tips: Read more. This ...
  • May 12, 2021 ... I almost always die in arena because i get confused on where my opponents are. But when i watch any pro players they always seem to know ...
  • Dec 28, 2010 ... sometimes I get confused about which leg I have to lift up next to keep walking up the stairs. Its like I kinda pause for a second and I ...
  • Dec 22, 2023 ... I get confused when i see redundant name in var as in "Genus species var. variety" · Nature Talk · question · rudyten December 22, 2023, 12:47am ...
  • Sep 29, 2024 ... 4926 likes, 83 comments - jennifertilly on September 29, 2024: "#Valentino or Gucci? Even I get confused sometimes. ‍♀️".
  • Jun 1, 2024 ... Miss Manners: I get confused for other people all the time. Letter writer has “one of those faces” and gets confused for other people ...
  • May 24, 2021 ... 1205 likes, 9 comments - therealkateflannery on May 24, 2021: "I get confused for Brittany ALL the time! Thanks, Kay.
  • Nov 30, 2014 ... I get confused sometimes. For example, I am studying Python (which rocks, BTW) and JavaScript and PHP. If I spend time working in Python and ...

Alternatives:

  • I often get confused
  • I tend to get confused
  • I am frequently confused
  • I am easily confused
  • I am prone to confusion

Related Comparisons

What Our Customers Are Saying

Our customers love us! We have an average rating of 4.79 stars based on 283,125 votes.
Also check out our 2,100+ reviews on TrustPilot (4.9TextRanch on TrustPilot).

Why choose TextRanch?

Lowest prices
Up to 50% lower than other online editing sites.

Fastest Times
Our team of editors is working for you 24/7.

Qualified Editors
Native English experts for UK or US English.

Top Customer Service
We are here to help. Satisfaction guaranteed!

×

💝 TextRanch Holidays Offer! 💝️

25% special discount
Stock up on credits for the entire year!

Grab this offer now!