Shewn: meaning, definitions and examples

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shewn

 

[ ʃuːn ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past form

Shewn is the archaic past participle form of the verb 'show'. It is used primarily in historical or literary contexts. Although largely replaced by 'shown', it may still appear in some dialects or older texts.

Synonyms

displayed, exhibited, revealed.

Examples of usage

  • He had shewn great courage during the battle.
  • The artist had shewn his talent through various mediums.
  • The results were shewn clearly in the report.

Translations

Translations of the word "shewn" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mostrado

🇮🇳 दिखाया हुआ

🇩🇪 gezeigt

🇮🇩 ditunjukkan

🇺🇦 показано

🇵🇱 pokazany

🇯🇵 示された

🇫🇷 montré

🇪🇸 mostrado

🇹🇷 gösterilen

🇰🇷 보여진

🇸🇦 مُعَرَّض

🇨🇿 ukázaný

🇸🇰 ukázaný

🇨🇳 展示的

🇸🇮 predstavljen

🇮🇸 sýnd

🇰🇿 көрсетілген

🇬🇪 ჩვენებული

🇦🇿 göstərilmiş

🇲🇽 mostrado

Etymology

The word 'shewn' is derived from the Old English 'sceōwian', which meant 'to show' or 'to see'. Over time, the word evolved through Middle English as 'shewen', and the form 'shewn' became an alternative past participle form. As English developed, the preferred past participle became 'shown', leading to 'shewn' becoming less common and largely associated with older texts or specific dialects. The transformation of 'shewn' reflects changes in English verb conjugations and the influence of modern usage preferences, as well as the gradual standardization of English in the early modern period. Despite its rarity today, 'shewn' occasionally appears in poetry or literary works to evoke a sense of antiquity.