Both Uses
dominate
in
The Great Gatsby
(Edited)
- Two shining arrogant eyes had established dominance over his face and gave him the appearance of always leaning aggressively forward.
p. 7.1 *dominance = most influence (most noticeable)
- It's up to us, who are the dominant race, to watch out or these other races will have control of things.
p. 13.3dominant = controlling; or most influential or powerful
Definitions:
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(1)
(dominate) to control; or to be most influential, powerful, abundant, important, or conspicuous
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) Much more rarely, domination can refer to a high order of angels in the celestial hierarchy.