What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
predominate
Example
The culture of the country predominate over the individual beliefs of its citizens. [predominate: verb]
Example
In this region, the dry season predominate over the rainy season. [predominant: adjective]
dominate
Example
The company dominates the market for smartphones. [dominates: verb]
Example
Her performance was so good that she dominated the competition. [dominated: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Dominate is more commonly used than predominate in everyday language, especially when referring to a person or group exerting control or power over others.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between predominate and dominate?
Predominate is more formal than dominate, and is often used in academic or technical contexts.
