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override vs dominate

dominate vs override

override is a noun but dominate is not a noun.

override and dominate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
override Yes No Yes No
dominate No No Yes No
As verbs, dominate is a hypernym of override; that is, dominate is a word with a broader meaning than override:
  • override: prevail over
  • dominate: be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
Other hypernyms of override include predominate, prevail, reign, rule.
override (noun) dominate (noun)
the act of nullifying; making null and void; counteracting or overriding the effect or force of something
a manually operated device to correct the operation of an automatic device
override (verb) dominate (verb)
rule against have dominance or the power to defeat over
ride (a horse) too hard be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
counteract the normal operation of (an automatic gear shift in a vehicle) be in control
prevail over look down on
be greater in significance than
Difference between override and dominate

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