show
🇺🇸
/ʃəʊ/
🇬🇧
/ʃəʊ/
verb
A1
to display or reveal information
The evidence will show that you're right.
A1
to present something for others to see
Can I show you my new painting?
A1
to explain or demonstrate how to do something
The tutorial will show you how to use the software.
A1
to point out or indicate
He showed me the way to the library.
A2
to guide someone to a place
The hostess showed us to our table.
B1
to display a certain quality or characteristic
He showed great courage during the crisis.
B1
to treat someone in a certain way
They showed us kindness and generosity.
B1
to become visible or apparent
Her talent started to show at an early age.
B1
to reveal signs of having or containing something
The walls showed signs of dampness.
B1
to provide information or indicate a measurement
The clock doesn't show the correct time.
B1
to represent or be an example of
The painting shows a beautiful landscape.
B1
to be available for public viewing
The new movie is showing at the cinema this weekend.
R
to prove oneself to be
She showed herself to be very capable.
R
to appear or arrive, especially as expected
He said he would come, but he didn't show.
R
to enter an animal into a competition
noun
A1
a program on TV or radio
She hosts a popular morning show.
A1
a theatrical performance with singing and dancing
The stage show was a great success.
R
a concert, especially of rock music
I attended an amazing rock show last night.
A2
an event where items are displayed for people to look at
The flower show was very colorful.
R
a display of a feeling or action
The army put on a show of strength.
R
a pretense or act that is not genuine
His friendliness was just a show.
R
a visually pleasing sight
The fireworks made a great show.
R
a situation or event that is managed or controlled
She's in charge of the whole show.
R
a performance or display of skill
The team gave a good show at the match.
translation
to display or reveal information; to present something for others to see; to explain or demonstrate how to do something; to point out or indicate; to guide someone to a place; to display a certain quality or characteristic; to treat someone in a certain way; to become visible or apparent; to reveal signs of having or containing something; to provide information or indicate a measurement; to represent or be an example of; to be available for public viewing; to prove oneself to be; to appear or arrive, especially as expected; to enter an animal into a competition
a program on TV or radio; a theatrical performance with singing and dancing; a concert, especially of rock music; an event where items are displayed for people to look at; a display of a feeling or action; a pretense or act that is not genuine; a visually pleasing sight; a situation or event that is managed or controlled; a performance or display of skill
Word Forms
Past
showed
Perfect
showed
3rd Present
shows
Progressive
showing
Plural
shows