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Meaning ofshowin English

show

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Pluralshows
Past Tenseshowed
Past Participleshown
Participle Verbshowing
Third Person Singularshows

Definitions

Verb
1. to display or let someone see
  The museum will show the painting next month.
2. to be visible or appear
  The city lights began to show through the fog.
3. to appear or arrive (informally)
  The guests will show up at the party tonight.
4. to prove or demonstrate a fact
  The data will show that our plan is effective.
Noun
1. entertainment (play; dance; etc.)
  The theater will host a wonderful show tonight.
2. a broadcast program; entertainment
  The TV station will broadcast a new show next week.
3. a project or performance; presentation
  The company is preparing a big show for the investors.
4. an exhibit of items; display
  The art gallery features a new show of local artists.
5. an agricultural event; competition
  The farm will host a show to display their cattle.
6. a demonstration; presentation
  The company gave a show of their new product features.
7. display without real value; empty appearance
  The politician's promise was just a show to win votes.
8. outward appearance (deceptive; fake)
  The company's financial report was a show of prosperity, but it was actually struggling.
9. semblance or likeness; outward show
  The fake smile was just a show of happiness.

Compounds / Phrases