Shows: meaning, definitions and examples

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shows

 

[ ʃoʊz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in a theater

A performance of a play or other entertainment.

Synonyms

exhibition, performance, presentation

Examples of usage

  • We went to see a show at the theater last night.
  • The magician put on an amazing show for the audience.
Context #2 | Verb

demonstrate

To demonstrate or prove.

Synonyms

demonstrate, display, reveal

Examples of usage

  • He shows great skill in playing the piano.
  • The experiment shows that the hypothesis was correct.

Translations

Translations of the word "shows" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mostra

🇮🇳 प्रदर्शित करता है

🇩🇪 zeigt

🇮🇩 menunjukkan

🇺🇦 показує

🇵🇱 pokazuje

🇯🇵 見せる

🇫🇷 montre

🇪🇸 muestra

🇹🇷 gösterir

🇰🇷 보여준다

🇸🇦 يظهر

🇨🇿 ukazuje

🇸🇰 ukazuje

🇨🇳 展示

🇸🇮 prikazuje

🇮🇸 sýnir

🇰🇿 көрсетеді

🇬🇪 აჩენს

🇦🇿 göstərir

🇲🇽 muestra

Etymology

The word 'show' originated from the Old English word 'sceawian', meaning to look at, behold, or see. Over time, it evolved to refer to a public exhibition or display of skill. The term has been used in various contexts, from theater performances to demonstrations of abilities.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With position #486, 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.