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Jumble together Meaning in English

expression

ˈdʒəmbəɫ/ /təˈɡɛðɝ
JUHM-buhl tuh-GEH-thur
dʒˈʌmbəl/ /təɡˈɛðɐ
JUHM-buhl tuh-GEH-thuh

Definition

To mix different things together in a messy or disorganized way so it is hard to separate them.

Usage & Nuances

Usually informal; often describes physical objects, ideas, or sounds mixed up in a confused way. Common with 'things', 'clothes', 'words', etc. Not used for mixing ingredients precisely. Can be used figuratively ('ideas were jumbled together').

Example Sentences

Please don't jumble together the clean and dirty clothes.

basic

If you jumble together all the puzzle pieces, it will be hard to finish.

basic

The teacher asked the students not to jumble together their answers.

basic

All my ideas seem to jumble together whenever I get nervous.

natural

The sounds from the party jumble together in the hallway.

natural

Sometimes memories from different years just jumble together in my mind.

natural