What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
destined
Example
I always knew I was destined for greatness. [destined: adjective]
Example
The two of them were destined to meet each other eventually. [destined: verb]
fated
Example
It was fated that they would fall in love and get married. [fated: adjective]
Example
The prophecy foretold that the hero was fated to defeat the evil king. [fated: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Destined is more commonly used than fated in everyday language and covers a wider range of contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between destined and fated?
Both destined and fated are formal words that are not typically used in casual conversation. However, destined is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts, while fated is more often used in literary or poetic contexts.
