confuse — to make someone unable to think clearly or understand something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to make someone unable to think clearly or understand something
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈfjuːz/
Korean meaning: 혼란스럽게 하다, 헷갈리게 하다
Korean pronunciation: 컨**퓨**즈
Example Sentences
- My mom always confuses Netflix with the internet and asks me to 'put on the Netflix' when she wants to browse the web.
- The new traffic signs really confuse drivers.
- Don't confuse being busy with being productive.
confuse
VERB//kənˈfjuːz//
to make someone unable to think clearly or understand something
The tourist's map and signs only confuse him more at the busy intersection.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'confusus'에서 유래했으며, '함께 섞여서 뒤죽박죽이 된' 상태를 의미했습니다. 마치 여러 가지 재료가 한 번에 섞여 원래 모습을 알아볼 수 없게 된 것처럼요.
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📝Examples
“My mom always confuses Netflix with the internet and asks me to 'put on the Netflix' when she wants to browse the web.”
“The new traffic signs really confuse drivers.”
“Don't confuse being busy with being productive.”
“I always confuse salt and sugar when I'm sleepy, which explains why my coffee tastes like the ocean sometimes.”
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