Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with confusion in American Collocation
confusion
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
a lot of confusion
There is considerable confusion over what ‘enhanced choice’ actually means.
involving many people
The new rules are aimed at ending the widespread confusion over costs.
possible
He rightly points to the potential confusion of different staff having different pension schemes.
unnecessary
To avoid unnecessary confusion, the term ‘Sub-Committee’ is used throughout.
at the beginning
After a little initial confusion, a Downing Street spokesman last night confirmed the decision.
mental
Even at concentrations as low as 500–1000 parts per million, it can cause headaches, dizziness, and mental confusion.
cause confusion
The wording of the clause has caused some confusion.
remove confusion
It was not until the following day that the confusion was cleared up.
prevent confusion
To avoid confusion it should be recognized that there are two products with this name.
when confusion exists
Things were somewhat chaotic and confusion reigned for several days.