Cool MateDominate vs The technology has taken over
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Dominate
Top 2,000 (common)B2verb
The technology has taken over
Top 2,000 (common)
| Dominate | The technology has taken over | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈdɒmɪneɪt/","/ˈdɒmɪneɪts/","/ˈdɒmɪneɪtɪd/","/ˈdɒmɪneɪtɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈdɑːmɪneɪt/","/ˈdɑːmɪneɪts/","/ˈdɑːmɪneɪtɪd/","/ˈdɑːmɪneɪtɪŋ/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ðə tɛkˈnɒlədʒi hæz ˈteɪkən ˈəʊvə//🇺🇸 //ði tɛkˈnɑlədʒi hæz ˈteɪkən ˈoʊvər// |
| Meaning | To have control or power over something or someone. | Technology is now in control or dominates. |
| Example | He hopes to dominate the competition this year with his new strategy. | The technology has taken over our daily routines. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 2,000 (common) |
| CEFR level | B2 | - |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | absolutely, completely, entirely, absolutely, completely, entirely | take over control, take over management, take over tasks, take over responsibilities |
| Antonyms | submit, yield, surrender | - |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'dominion' and 'dominance'., Used as 'dominate of' instead of 'dominate over'., Mixing up 'dominate' with 'dominated' in verb forms. | Confused with 'take' meaning to grasp something., Incorrect verb forms like 'taken over' instead of 'takes over'. |
| Usage notes | Use 'dominate' in contexts involving competition or influence. It can refer to a person, team, or idea being superior. Avoid in casual conversations where softer terms like 'lead' might be preferable. | Commonly used in discussions about technology's impact on daily life. Suitable for both formal and informal contexts. |
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Frequently asked questions: Dominate vs The technology has taken over
What's the difference between Dominate and The technology has taken over?
Dominate: To have control or power over something or someone. The technology has taken over: Technology is now in control or dominates.
Can you show an example of each?
Dominate: He hopes to dominate the competition this year with his new strategy. The technology has taken over: The technology has taken over our daily routines.
Can I use Dominate and The technology has taken over interchangeably?
Not always. Dominate and The technology has taken over are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.