Definitions
There are 15 meanings of the word
Show.
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Show - as a noun
An act or social event involving a public performance or entertainment
Example: "A remarkable show of skill"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
amusemententertainmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
carnivalfairfunfairdog show
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Something intended to communicate a particular impression
Example: "Made a display of strength"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
displayHypernyms (Closely Related)
demodemonstrationHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pretending that something is the case in order to make a good impression
Example: "They try to keep up appearances"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appearanceShow - as a verb
Give an exhibition of to an interested audience
Example: "She shows her dogs frequently"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demodemonstrateexhibitpresentHypernyms (Closely Related)
showHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
Example: "The experiment demonstrated the instability of the compound"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demonstrateestablishproveshewHypernyms (Closely Related)
affirmconfirmcorroboratesubstantiatesupportsustainHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Provide evidence for
Example: "The blood test showed that he was the father"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bear witnessevidenceprovetestifyHypernyms (Closely Related)
informHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Make visible or noticeable
Example: "She showed her talent for cooking"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
givereflectpeepproject
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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
hideShow in, or as in, a picture
Example: "This scene depicts country life"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
depictpicturerenderHypernyms (Closely Related)
interpretrepresentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Give expression to
Example: "She showed her disappointment"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
evinceexpressHypernyms (Closely Related)
conveyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
Example: "I showed the customer the glove section"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
designateindicatepointHypernyms (Closely Related)
informHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Be or become visible or noticeable
Example: "His good upbringing really shows"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
show upHypernyms (Closely Related)
appearHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments
Example: "The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
readrecordregisterHypernyms (Closely Related)
indicateHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Give evidence of, as of records
Example: "The diary shows his distress that evening"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
readrecordregistershowHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
Example: "He ushered us to our seats"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
usherHypernyms (Closely Related)
conductdirectguideleadtakeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Finish third or better in a horse or dog race
Example: "He bet $2 on number six to show"
Example Sentences
"He put on a great show for the audience."
"We watched a fashion show on TV last night."
"The art show featured paintings from various local artists."
"She won first place in the dog show with her poodle."
"The magician's show was full of astonishing tricks."
Word Game Points
Is SHOW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, show is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
SHOW has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is SHOW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, show is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordSHOW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is SHOW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, show is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSHOW has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
