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show

/ʃəʊ/
Meanings
  • Noun

    An event or performance for public viewing, typically one that is planned and announced in advance.

    - "The circus is a popular show for families."
    - "The magician's show was sold out."
    - "The band's show was a huge success."
  • Verb

    To make or cause to be seen, especially in public.

    - "The artist will show his new paintings at the gallery."
    - "Can you show me how to do this?"
    - "The teacher will show the film to the class."
Pronunciation
  1. /ʃəʊ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9028730"
  2. /ʃoʊ/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=711287"
Antonyms

conceal , cover up , hide , disprove , refute
Synonyms

big leagues , program(me) , demonstration , illustration , proof , exhibition , exposition , façade , front , superficiality , display , exhibit , indicate , point out , reveal , demonstrate , prove , arrive , show up
Rhymes
Words rhyming with show
dow , plow , throw
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Show () : An event or performance for public viewing

  2. Show () : To make or cause to be seen

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. show (Irish) : I will give, bestow

  2. show (Scottish) : to give, bestow

  3. show (English) : to exhibit, display

Variants
List of all variants of show that leads to same result
show , show (someone) the door , show her cards , show her hand , show her the door , show him the door , show his cards , show his hand , show it the door , show its cards , show its hand , show me the door , show my cards , show my hand , show one the door , show one's cards , show one's hand , show our cards , show our hand , show our hands , show the door , show their cards , show their hand , show their hands , show them the door , show us the door , show you the door , show your cards , show your hand , show your hands , showable , showed , showed (someone) the door , showed her cards , showed her hand , showed her the door , showed him the door , showed his cards , showed his hand , showed it the door , showed its cards , showed its hand , showed me the door , showed my cards , showed my hand , showed our cards , showed our hand , showed our hands , showed the door , showed their cards , showed their hand , showed their hands , showed them the door , showed us the door , showed you the door , showed your cards , showed your hand , showed your hands , showing , showing (someone) the door , showing her cards , showing her hand , showing her the door , showing him the door , showing his cards , showing his hand , showing it the door , showing its cards , showing its hand , showing me the door , showing my cards , showing my hand , showing our cards , showing our hand , showing our hands , showing the door , showing their cards , showing their hand , showing their hands , showing them the door , showing us the door , showing you the door , showing your cards , showing your hand , showing your hands , shown , shown (someone) the door , shown her cards , shown her hand , shown her the door , shown him the door , shown his cards , shown his hand , shown it the door , shown its cards , shown its hand , shown me the door , shown my cards , shown my hand , shown our cards , shown our hand , shown our hands , shown their cards , shown their hand , shown their hands , shown them the door , shown us the door , shown you the door , shown your cards , shown your hand , shown your hands , shows , shows (someone) the door , shows her cards , shows her hand , shows her the door , shows him the door , shows his cards , shows his hand , shows it the door , shows its cards , shows its hand , shows me the door , shows the door , shows them the door , shows us the door , shows you the door , made a show , make a show , makes a show , making a show , shew , shewed , shewing , shewn , shews , show-and-tell , show-and-tells , show bill , show bills , show business , show businesses , show jumper , show jumping , show-me , show-off , show-offs , show-offy , show off , showed off , showing off , shown off , shows off
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

shows, showing, showed, showable

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English scawian, from scawian 'to look, see, show'; related to scowan 'to look at, gaze' and scoga 'a sight, spectacle'.

Trivia
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  1. The first recorded use of the word 'show' in English was in the 15th century.

  2. The largest circus show in the world is the Cirque du Soleil.

  3. The first television show was broadcast on August 25, 1927, and featured a boxing match between two heavyweights.

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. Performance: A show is a type of performance, where an artist or group of artists present their work to an audience.

  2. Entertainment: A show is a form of entertainment, designed to amuse, delight, or engage an audience.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Shows have been an integral part of human culture since ancient times. They have been used for various purposes such as entertainment, education, and religious rituals. Shows have been depicted in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression. For instance, the ancient Greeks and Romans held gladiatorial games and theatrical performances, while medieval Europe saw the rise of traveling troupes of actors and minstrels. In modern times, shows have become a major industry, with television, film, and live performances attracting millions of viewers.

How to Memorize "show"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a circus tent with performers and animals.
    - Visualize a magician performing a trick.
    - Visualize a rock band performing on stage.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'show' with 'performance'.
    - Associate the word 'show' with 'entertainment'.
    - Associate the word 'show' with 'spectacle'.

  3. mnemonics

    - S- Spectacle, H- Happening, O- Open to public, W- With performers.
    - S- Shine, H- Highlight, O- Open, W- Witness.

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