What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ousted
Example
The CEO was ousted from his position after the company's financial scandal. [ousted: verb]
Example
The family was ousted from their home due to non-payment of rent. [ousted: past participle]
displace
Example
The hurricane displaced thousands of families from their homes. [displaced: verb]
Example
The new software has displaced the old system in the office. [displaced: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Displace is more commonly used than ousted in everyday language, and it is versatile enough to cover a wide range of contexts. Ousted is less common and is typically used in more formal or political contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between ousted and displace?
Ousted is more formal than displace and is typically used in political or legal contexts. Displace is more versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
