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Why "a dominate" dominates as a common mistake
Lloyd Cooper 29/09/2024, 03:13English.me team member
What kind of error is it?
Grammatical error: incorrect form of adjective usage.
Why do people make this mistake?
People often mistakenly use "dominate" as an adjective, confusing it with "dominant", possibly due to similar pronunciation or misunderstanding of parts of speech.
What is correct?
"Dominant" is the correct adjective form to describe someone or something that is controlling or having authority, while "dominate" is a verb.
Examples of correct usage
- She has a dominant personality.
- The dominant theme of the book is love.
- A dominant leader emerged to guide the team.
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