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[ ʃoʊ ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

in a performance

to present or perform (a play, film, etc.) to an audience

Synonyms

perform, present, screen

Examples of usage

  • He will be showing his new film at the festival.
  • The theater is showing a classic play this weekend.
Context #2 | Verb

display

to allow or cause (something) to be seen

Synonyms

demonstrate, display, exhibit

Examples of usage

  • The artist will be showing her paintings at the gallery.
  • She showed great skill in her presentation.
Context #3 | Noun

exhibition

an occasion when something is shown to the public

Synonyms

display, exhibition, presentation

Examples of usage

  • The art show was a great success.
  • There will be a car show downtown this weekend.

Translations

Translations of the word "show" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mostrar

🇮🇳 दिखाना

🇩🇪 zeigen

🇮🇩 menunjukkan

🇺🇦 показувати

🇵🇱 pokazać

🇯🇵 見せる (みせる)

🇫🇷 montrer

🇪🇸 mostrar

🇹🇷 göstermek

🇰🇷 보여주다

🇸🇦 عرض

🇨🇿 ukázat

🇸🇰 ukázať

🇨🇳 展示 (zhǎnshì)

🇸🇮 pokazati

🇮🇸 sýna

🇰🇿 көрсету

🇬🇪 ჩვენება

🇦🇿 göstərmək

🇲🇽 mostrar

Etymology

The word 'show' can be traced back to the Old English word 'sceawian', meaning 'to look at, see, gaze'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of presenting or exhibiting something to others. Throughout history, shows have been a form of entertainment and expression, ranging from theatrical performances to exhibitions of art and innovation.

See also: showable, showbiz, showcase, showcased, showdown, showed, shower, showery, showily, showiness, showing, showjumper, showman, showmanship, showmen, shown, showpiece, showroom, shows, showstopper, showup, showy.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #282, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.