# dominate vs dominated

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

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

### dominated
*verb · IPA /ˈdɒm.əˌneɪ.tɪd/ · frequency rank #5,321*
simple past and past participle of dominate

## Source
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