What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
depose
Example
The king was deposed by a popular uprising. [deposed: past tense]
Example
The witness was asked to depose in court about what they saw. [depose: verb]
overthrow
Example
The rebels planned to overthrow the dictator by force. [overthrow: verb]
Example
The economic crisis led to the overthrow of the government. [overthrow: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Overthrow is more commonly used than depose in everyday language, especially in the context of political events.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between depose and overthrow?
Depose is more formal than overthrow, as it is often used in legal or formal contexts.
