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shows

/ʃəʊz/
Meanings
  • Noun

    A public performance or presentation of a play, movie, concert, or other form of entertainment.

    - "The shows at the theater started at 7 PM."
    - "The children were excited for the holiday shows."
    - "The band put on a great show for their fans."
  • Verb Transitive

    To make something visible or noticeable.

    - "The sun slowly shows its rays each morning."
    - "The teacher showed the students how to solve the problem."
    - "The magician made the rabbit show up in a hat."
Pronunciation
  1. /ʃoʊz/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1669348"
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 shows
throws , glows , mows , ows
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Show (Noun) : A place where animals are exhibited

  2. Show (Verb Transitive) : To cause (an animal) to perform a trick or stunt.

Homophones
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  1. show (Verb Intransitive) : To appear, to be seen

  2. show (Noun) : A place where something is exhibited

Variants
List of all variants of shows that leads to same result
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Forms
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shows, the show, a show, the shows, put on a show

Etymology
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Old English scohwan 'to shine, show' or Middle English schowen 'to make visible, display'.

Trivia
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  1. The first recorded use of the word 'show' in English was in the 14th century.

  2. The word 'show' comes from the Old English word 'scohwan', which means 'to shine, show'.

  3. The longest-running show in Broadway history is 'The Phantom of the Opera', which has been running since 1988.

  4. The largest television audience for a single show was for the final episode of 'M*A*S*H' in 1983, with an estimated 106 million viewers.

Related Concepts
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  1. Entertainment: A type of activity that provides amusement or enjoyment.

  2. Performance: An act or instance of performing a task or function.

Culture
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Shows have been an integral part of human culture for centuries. They have been used for various purposes, including entertainment, education, and social gathering. In ancient civilizations, shows took the form of plays, musical performances, and gladiatorial contests. In modern times, shows have evolved to include movies, television, and live concerts. Shows have been used to express various aspects of human emotion, from love and joy to fear and anger.

How to Memorize "shows"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large theater with people clapping and cheering as the curtain goes up.
    - Visualize the word 'shows' written in big, bold letters.
    - Think of a television screen displaying a favorite show.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'shows' with the image of a movie theater.
    - Connect the word 'shows' with the idea of entertainment.
    - Think of the word 'shows' as a synonym for 'performances'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a sentence using the word 'shows' as the last word: 'The magician performs many tricks, but the best shows are saved for last.'
    - Use the acronym S-H-O-W-S to remember the definition: 'Shows' are 'public presentations or performances of art, music, or entertainment.'
    - Create a rhyme to help remember the definition: 'Shows' are where we 'go' to be 'entertained' and 'enchained' by the art.

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