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

"i got confused"

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 ...
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  • 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

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

"I get 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

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