# dominance vs dominate

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### dominance
*noun · IPA /ˈdɒmɪnəns/ · frequency rank #9,170*
The state of being dominant; of prime importance; supremacy.

### dominate
*verb · IPA /ˈdɒm.ɪ.neɪt/ · frequency rank #8,658*
To govern, rule or control by superior authority or power

## Source
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