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1. A public entertainment or performance; such as, a theater performance; including, the theater, movies, radio, or TV: Mark's family will be going to a movie on Friday, but tonight they will be watching a musical show on TV.
2. An exhibition of art, flowers, animals, or an industry's products: First, Eugenia wanted to go to the flower show in town and then she also planned to see the auto show.
3. An expression or demonstration of something that includes an ability, feeling, quality, etc.: A show of the country's great military strength was performed at the local army base.
4. An appearance given, either as an outward display of an emotion or trait, or as a demonstration of falseness and pretense: James put on a big show of sympathy regarding Fay's falling down; however, he really didn't care.
5. An undertaking or task; especially, one of some size and complexity: A new manager is running the show at Jill's company.
6. An extravagant or impressive display: Boy, those lawyers really put on quite a show during the trial!
7. A place or position at the finish of a race; especially, a horse race or a dog race: Joshua's horse placed second in the show last Saturday.
2. An exhibition of art, flowers, animals, or an industry's products: First, Eugenia wanted to go to the flower show in town and then she also planned to see the auto show.
3. An expression or demonstration of something that includes an ability, feeling, quality, etc.: A show of the country's great military strength was performed at the local army base.
4. An appearance given, either as an outward display of an emotion or trait, or as a demonstration of falseness and pretense: James put on a big show of sympathy regarding Fay's falling down; however, he really didn't care.
5. An undertaking or task; especially, one of some size and complexity: A new manager is running the show at Jill's company.
6. An extravagant or impressive display: Boy, those lawyers really put on quite a show during the trial!
7. A place or position at the finish of a race; especially, a horse race or a dog race: Joshua's horse placed second in the show last Saturday.
This entry is located in the following unit:
English Words in Action, Group S
(page 5)
show (verb), shows; showed, shown; showing
1. To cause or to allow something to come into view, be seen, or to present something to be looked at: Shirley showed Mike a picture of her family.
3. To put on an exhibition or performance, or to be presented for the public to see: As the author of the publication, Corinne has shown her books in several bookstores.
5. To give a demonstration of something in order to teach others: Definitions of words tell people the meanings, while examples show people how the words are used.
6. To explain, to demonstrate, or to prove something in a logical way: The writer showed the readers how to solve the word puzzles.
7. To register information: That chart shows how many people are still unemployed.
8. To guide or to accompany someone: Dennis and Helena were shown to their seats by the usher.
9. To call a person's attention to something: The teacher showed the students what they did wrong.
10. To make fundamental qualities or characteristics apparent: Joshua was shown what a good deal he got for his money.
11. To display a personal feeling or a special attitude about something: Ever since she was a little girl, Lorna has shown a real interest in singing.
12. To have a particular appearance when being presented: The new hair style was shown and admired by those who saw Susana at work.
13. To appear somewhere when scheduled or expected: Did Alisa ever show up at the meeting?
Henry was the only person Mildred has shown the letter to.
2. To be visible, or to have something easily seen, sometimes without really wanting it to be seen: Shannen told William that a grease stain was showing on the front of his shirt.3. To put on an exhibition or performance, or to be presented for the public to see: As the author of the publication, Corinne has shown her books in several bookstores.
Janet asked, "Janine, did you hear about the new movie that will be showing this week?"
4. To display something publicly; such as, in a sale, exhibition, or competition, or be displayed publicly: Harriet's latest painting will be showing at the Museum of Modern Art next month.5. To give a demonstration of something in order to teach others: Definitions of words tell people the meanings, while examples show people how the words are used.
6. To explain, to demonstrate, or to prove something in a logical way: The writer showed the readers how to solve the word puzzles.
7. To register information: That chart shows how many people are still unemployed.
8. To guide or to accompany someone: Dennis and Helena were shown to their seats by the usher.
9. To call a person's attention to something: The teacher showed the students what they did wrong.
10. To make fundamental qualities or characteristics apparent: Joshua was shown what a good deal he got for his money.
11. To display a personal feeling or a special attitude about something: Ever since she was a little girl, Lorna has shown a real interest in singing.
12. To have a particular appearance when being presented: The new hair style was shown and admired by those who saw Susana at work.
13. To appear somewhere when scheduled or expected: Did Alisa ever show up at the meeting?
This entry is located in the following unit:
English Words in Action, Group S
(page 5)
(a suffix that forms abstract and collective nouns added to adjectives to show state or condition; added to nouns to show a position, rank, or realm of; all of those who are part of a group or organization)
(economics involves business and financial activities that show how people choose to use their limited resources (land, labor, and capital goods) to produce, exchange, and to consume goods and services)
Word Entries containing the term:
“show”
Best in Show
The dog judged to be the best of all breeds at a dog show.
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Dog or Canine Terms +
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