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confounded together
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "confounded together" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe things that are mixed up or confused with one another, often in a chaotic or disordered manner. Example: "The various ideas presented in the meeting were confounded together, making it difficult to reach a clear conclusion."
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Alternative expressions(6)
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60 human-written examples
The effects of P. pentosaceus and Micrococcaceae were confounded, but together they had pronounced antioxidative effects, lowering the amount of straight chain aldehydes, 2-alkenals, furanes and ketones.
Science
The last five wickets had gone for 50 runs and no England bowling order had together confounded opponents so collectively since the quintet of 2005 was instrumental in winning the Ashes.
News & Media
Third, Kliegel et al. [25] disregarded age confounds, including intelligence and ongoing task difficulty, and analyzed confound-free and age confounded studies mixed together.
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There were, though, magnificent moments - a tragic climax to the funeral march, and its sequel launched with tremendous elan, and if there were moments in the middle of the finale when it seemed as if Boulez would not pull it all together, they were confounded by the time the life-affirming chorale arrived, in glorious orchestral colour.
News & Media
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance… Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language.
News & Media
Because type of depression measurement and year of publication may be confounded, we also examined these together in a single regression model.
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However, the available disease-related phenotypes may be crude assessments of disease pathophysiology; any analyses that are performed may be confounded by grouping multiple subtypes together.
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All confounding factors together (scan visual quality, deviations in UT, deviations in scanning protocol, scanner change) resulted in an ultimate sample size too small to perform the quantitative analysis for prognostic and predictive factors.
As previous studies have reported DLEs to be associated with anxiety and depressive disorders [ 28], and physical disorders [ 25] we examined a second model adjusting for these potential confounding factors together with other demographic variables including marital status, migrant status, employment status and educational status.
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In fact, adiposity and insulin resistance have been found to be the major confounding factors, together with age, smoking and hypertension for the prediction of hsCRP levels with incident diabetes or glycaemic progression in whites, Aboriginal Canadians and Pima Indians [ 15, 26– 30].
Science
Taken together, these factors have largely confounded previous attempts to assess the direct or upstream metabolic effects of KAAs.
Science
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
When using "confounded together", ensure the context clearly indicates that multiple elements are both mixed up and causing confusion. Avoid using it redundantly; sometimes "confounded" alone is sufficient.
Common error
Avoid using "confounded together" when "confounded" alone conveys the intended meaning. The addition of "together" can sometimes be redundant and weaken the sentence.
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Linguistic Context
The primary grammatical function of "confounded together" is to act as a descriptive phrase, typically modifying a noun or pronoun. It indicates a state of being both mixed up and confusing. Although Ludwig indicates that the phrase is correct, real world usage examples were not found in the data set.
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
In summary, the phrase "confounded together" describes a state of confusion arising from multiple elements being mixed up. Ludwig confirms its grammatical correctness, but the data set lacks specific examples of its use, suggesting it may be uncommon. More common alternatives include phrases like "mixed up together" or "jumbled together". When using "confounded together", ensure that both the mixing and the resulting confusion are clearly evident in the context. Be cautious of redundancy; sometimes, "confounded" alone is sufficient. The phrase's register is generally neutral, and its purpose is to convey bewilderment caused by a complex combination.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
mixed up together
Replaces "confounded" with the more common "mixed up", maintaining the sense of a jumbled combination.
blurred together
Suggests a lack of distinction or clarity between elements, similar to being confounded.
jumbled together
Implies a chaotic arrangement or combination of elements, echoing the confusion of "confounded".
muddled together
Indicates a state of being unclear and mixed up, akin to being confounded.
entangled together
Highlights the intertwined and confusing nature of elements combined.
intertwined and confounded
Combines the idea of being intertwined with the explicit notion of being confounded.
indistinguishably mixed
Focuses on the inability to tell elements apart due to their combination and confusion.
chaotically combined
Emphasizes the disordered and confusing nature of the combination.
complexly interwoven
Suggests a complicated and potentially confusing relationship between combined elements.
inextricably linked and confused
Highlights the inseparable connection and resulting confusion of the linked elements.
FAQs
What does "confounded together" mean?
The phrase "confounded together" means that multiple things are mixed up in a confusing way, making it difficult to distinguish individual elements or understand the overall situation. It implies both a combination and a state of bewilderment.
Is it always necessary to use "together" with "confounded"?
What are some situations where I might use "confounded together"?
You might use "confounded together" to describe ideas, data, or processes that have become so intertwined that they are difficult to analyze or understand separately. It suggests a more complex or confusing combination than simply being "mixed together".
Are there more formal alternatives to "confounded together"?
Yes, more formal alternatives include "inextricably linked and confused", "complexly interwoven", or using a more precise term depending on the specific context. Always consider your audience and the level of formality required. Another option could be "muddled together".
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
60%
Authority and reliability
3.5/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested