# operated vs overrated

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### operated
*verb · IPA /ˈɑpəɹeɪtɪd/ · frequency rank #3,965*
simple past and past participle of operate

### overrated
*adjective · IPA /ˌəʊvəˈɹeɪtɪd/ · frequency rank #14,604*
Given an undue amount of credit for quality or merit in a field; not necessarily related to popularity.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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