What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
powered
Example
The car is powered by electricity. [powered: verb]
Example
The factory runs on solar-powered energy. [powered: adjective]
driven
Example
She is driven to succeed in her career. [driven: adjective]
Example
His actions are driven by his desire for power. [driven: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Powered is more commonly used than driven in everyday language, especially when referring to machines or vehicles. Driven is more commonly used in a figurative sense to describe people's motivations or desires.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between powered and driven?
Both powered and driven are neutral in formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
