Shows: meaning, definitions and examples
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shows
[ ʃoʊz ]
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.
demonstrate
To demonstrate or prove.
Synonyms
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
- exibição
- espetáculo
🇮🇳 प्रदर्शित करता है
- शो
- प्रदर्शनी
🇩🇪 zeigt
- Ausstellung
- Show
🇮🇩 menunjukkan
- pameran
- pertunjukan
🇺🇦 показує
- виставка
- шоу
🇵🇱 pokazuje
- wystawa
- przedstawienie
🇯🇵 見せる
- 展示
- ショー
🇫🇷 montre
- exposition
- spectacle
🇪🇸 muestra
- exposición
- espectáculo
🇹🇷 gösterir
- sergi
- şov
🇰🇷 보여준다
- 전시
- 쇼
🇸🇦 يظهر
- معرض
- عرض
🇨🇿 ukazuje
- výstava
- show
🇸🇰 ukazuje
- výstava
- show
🇨🇳 展示
- 展览
- 表演
🇸🇮 prikazuje
- razstava
- predstava
🇮🇸 sýnir
- sýning
- sýning
🇰🇿 көрсетеді
- көрме
- шоу
🇬🇪 აჩენს
- გამოფენა
- შოუ
🇦🇿 göstərir
- sərgi
- şou
🇲🇽 muestra
- exposición
- espectáculo
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.