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showdown

 

[ ˈʃoʊˌdaʊn ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in a competition

A showdown is a decisive confrontation or contest, especially between opponents or competitors. It is a moment when the final outcome will be determined.

Synonyms

clash, confrontation, face-off

Examples of usage

  • The two boxers were preparing for the showdown in the ring.
  • The political candidates faced off in a heated showdown during the debate.
Context #2 | Noun

in poker

In poker, a showdown refers to the point at which all active players reveal their hands and determine the winner.

Synonyms

revealing, show of hands

Examples of usage

  • The tension was high as the players approached the showdown.
  • After the final bet, it was time for the showdown to see who had the best hand.
Context #3 | Verb

to confront

To showdown means to confront someone or something directly and decisively.

Synonyms

challenge, confront, face-off

Examples of usage

  • The rival gangs decided to showdown in an epic battle.
  • The detective showdowned with the criminal in a tense standoff.

Translations

Translations of the word "showdown" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confronto

🇮🇳 मुकाबला

🇩🇪 Showdown

🇮🇩 pertarungan

🇺🇦 зіткнення

🇵🇱 pojedynek

🇯🇵 対決 (たいけつ)

🇫🇷 affrontement

🇪🇸 enfrentamiento

🇹🇷 karşılaşma

🇰🇷 대결 (daegyeol)

🇸🇦 مواجهة

🇨🇿 střet

🇸🇰 stretnutie

🇨🇳 对决 (duìjué)

🇸🇮 spopad

🇮🇸 viðureign

🇰🇿 қақтығыс

🇬🇪 შეჯახება

🇦🇿 qarşıdurma

🇲🇽 enfrentamiento

Etymology

The term 'showdown' originated in the mid-19th century in the United States, likely deriving from the practice of showing hands in poker games to determine the winner. Over time, it evolved to describe any decisive confrontation or competition where the final outcome is revealed. The word has since become widely used in various contexts to signify a crucial moment of confrontation or competition.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,471, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.