What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
predominated
Example
The culture of the country was predominated by a strong sense of community. [predominated: verb]
Example
In the classroom, boys often predominate in science and math classes. [predominate: verb]
dominated
Example
The dictator dominated the country for many years. [dominated: verb]
Example
The conversation was dominated by talk of politics. [dominated: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Dominated is more commonly used than predominated in everyday language, and it can be used in a wider range of contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between predominated and dominated?
Both predominated and dominated are formal words that are typically used in academic or professional contexts.
