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show

 
pronunciation:
sho
parts of speech:
verb, noun
phrases:
show off, show up
part of speech: verb
inflections: shows, showing, showed, shown
definition 1: When you show something to someone, you let them look at it or you point to where they can see it.
I showed my friends my art project, and they all said they liked it.
 
synonyms:
exhibit, present, reveal
antonyms:
conceal, hide
similar words:
bare, demonstrate, display, expose, indicate, produce, register, uncover
definition 2: When you show someone how to do something, you explain or teach them how to do it. If you show your brother how to tie his shoes, you explain or teach him how to tie his shoes.
Briana's sister showed her how to braid her hair.Julia showed Alan how to play a card game that she really likes.
 
synonyms:
demonstrate, explain, illustrate
similar words:
indicate, inform, instruct, teach
definition 3: When you show someone to a place, you take them or direct them to the place.
A man at the hotel showed us to the room we were staying in.
synonyms:
guide, lead
similar words:
conduct, direct, pilot, steer
definition 4: When one thing shows another thing, it makes it known to people, or it gives proof or evidence of something.
John's red face showed how embarrassed he was.The test showed that the patient had a rare disease.
synonyms:
reveal
antonyms:
disguise
similar words:
confirm, display, document, exhibit, indicate, point, reflect, register, uncover
definition 5: If an artist shows her paintings, she puts them up in a place where people can see them.
The photographer showed his work at an art gallery.
synonyms:
display, exhibit
similar words:
expose, offer, present
definition 6: If something shows, it can be seen by other people. When your feelings show, it means that other people can see how you feel.
Alan worked very hard on his science project and he hoped that his effort showed.Mr. Jonas was very happy that morning and his feeling showed. Everybody wondered if something really good happened.
similar words:
appear, tell
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: A show is a special thing that people go to see. In a show, you can often watch people dancing, acting, or singing. Sometimes there are tricks, games, or jokes.
Maria's older sister is going to dance in the talent show at school.Michael and I are practicing tricks for a magic show.
 
similar words:
act, fair, flash, performance
definition 2: A show is also a television or radio program.
Rodney's favorite cartoon show is on TV on Saturdays.Last night, Josh and his dad watched a show about animals doing funny things. It was so funny that they were rolling on the couch.
synonyms:
program
similar words:
broadcast, performance
phrase: show off, show up