show

verb
UK: /ʃəʊ/
US: /ʃoʊ/

  1. To allow something to be seen; to display something.

    1. Can you show me your ticket, please? [ ] [ ]
    2. The museum will show a new collection of artifacts next month. [ ] [ ]

  2. To explain or teach something to someone.

    1. I will show you how to do it later. [ ] [ ]
    2. My dad showed me how to ride a bike when I was very young. [ ] [ ]

  3. To prove something or make something clear.

    1. The data show an increase in sales. [ ] [ ]
    2. The latest research shows a clear link between smoking and cancer. [ ] [ ]

  4. To express a feeling or quality.

    1. He didn't show any emotion at all. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her dedication to the project really showed in the final results. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

performance program reveal display exhibit demonstrate movie
show noun

  1. A public performance or exhibition.

    1. We went to see a show last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. The art show features works by local and international artists. [ ] [ ]

  2. A television or radio program.

    1. What's your favorite TV show? [ ] [ ]
    2. The radio show discussed current events and public policy. [ ] [ ]

  3. An act intended to create an impression.

    1. It's all just for show; he doesn't really care. [ ] [ ]
    2. Their public display of affection was clearly just for show. [ ] [ ]
show phrasal-verb

  1. To be present or arrive.

    1. Please show up on time. [ ] [ ]
    2. Even though it rained, almost everyone showed up to the party. [ ] [ ]

  2. To reveal or make apparent.

    1. His true colors began to show through. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cracks in the company's facade started to show after the scandal. [ ] [ ]
show idiom

  1. A situation or event that is likely to happen.

    1. I'll show you what's what soon. [ ] [ ]
    2. I'm going to show you what happens when you don't listen to me. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "show" in English means: To allow something to be seen; to display something., To explain or teach something to someone., To prove something or make something clear., To express a feeling or quality..

The phonetic transcription of "show" is /ʃəʊ/ in British English and /ʃoʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "show": performance, program, reveal, display, exhibit, demonstrate, movie.

Example usage of "show": "Can you show me your ticket, please? ". More examples on the page.