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SHOWS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 15 meanings of the word Shows.

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Shows - as a noun

Something intended to communicate a particular impression

Example: "Made a display of strength"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
display
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
demodemonstration
Hyponyms (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)
appearance

Shows - as a verb

Give an exhibition of to an interested audience

Example: "She shows her dogs frequently"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demodemonstrateexhibitpresent
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
show
Hyponyms (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)
demonstrateestablishproveshew
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affirmconfirmcorroboratesubstantiatesupportsustain
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Provide evidence for

Example: "The blood test showed that he was the father"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bear witnessevidenceprovetestify
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inform
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make visible or noticeable

Example: "She showed her talent for cooking"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
hide

Show in, or as in, a picture

Example: "This scene depicts country life"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
depictpicturerender
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
interpretrepresent
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively

Example: "I showed the customer the glove section"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
designateindicatepoint
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inform
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be or become visible or noticeable

Example: "His good upbringing really shows"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
show up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appear
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Indicate a certain reading; of gauges and instruments

Example: "The thermometer showed thirteen degrees below zero"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
readrecordregister
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indicate
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give evidence of, as of records

Example: "The diary shows his distress that evening"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
readrecordregistershow
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

Example: "He ushered us to our seats"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
usher
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conductdirectguideleadtake
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Finish third or better in a horse or dog race

Example: "He bet $2 on number six to show"

Example Sentences

"He shows great enthusiasm for his work."
"She shows off her dance moves at every party."
"The teacher shows the students how to solve the math problem."
"The map shows the location of all the major landmarks."
"The documentary shows the impact of climate change on wildlife."
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Word Game Points

Is SHOWS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shows is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHOWS has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is SHOWS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shows is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHOWS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SHOWS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shows is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHOWS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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