A1verb high_frequency_chunk

Show

🇬🇧 UK /["/ʃəʊ/","/ʃəʊz/","/ʃəʊd/","/ʃəʊn/","/ˈʃəʊɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ʃəʊ/","/ʃəʊz/","/ʃəʊd/","/ʃəʊn/","/ˈʃəʊɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Show

to make something clear; to prove something

In simple words: to let someone see something

Show in a sentence

• Can you show me how to solve this math problem?
• He will show his artwork at the gallery this weekend.
• The teacher asked the students to show their projects to the class.
• During the concert, the band will show their new songs.
• This movie will show the struggles of the main character.
• The puppy was too shy to show its playful side.
• I need to show my ticket before entering the event.
• Can you show me what you found in the garden?

How to use Show

Use 'show' when presenting something to someone. Avoid in very formal contexts; instead, use 'demonstrate'. Common in everyday conversation.

Grammar pattern

show + object

Memory hint

Think of a bright SHINE that shows something off clearly.

Related words

Collocations with Show

• clearly
• conclusively
• convincingly
• appear to
• seem to
• go to
• to
• a chance to show something
• clearly
• conclusively
• convincingly
• appear to
• seem to
• go to
• to
• a chance to show something
• clearly
• conclusively
• convincingly
• appear to
• seem to
• go to
• to
• a chance to show something
• clearly
• conclusively
• convincingly
• appear to
• seem to
• go to
• to
• a chance to show something
• clearly
• conclusively
• convincingly
• appear to
• seem to
• go to
• to
• a chance to show something
• hardly
• begin to
• let something
• hardly
• begin to
• let something
• clearly
• conclusively
• convincingly
• appear to
• seem to
• go to
• to
• a chance to show something
• clearly
• conclusively
• convincingly
• appear to
• seem to
• go to
• to
• a chance to show something
• clearly
• conclusively
• convincingly
• appear to
• seem to
• go to
• to
• a chance to show something

Synonyms for Show

• display
• present
• exhibit
• reveal
• demonstrate

Opposites of Show

• hide
• conceal
• cover

Common mistakes with Show

• Confused with 'exhibit' in formal contexts
• Using incorrectly as a noun instead of a verb
• Confusing the past tense 'showed' with 'shown'

Frequently asked questions about Show

What does Show mean?

to let someone see something

What is the definition of Show?

to make something clear; to prove something

How do you use Show in a sentence?

Can you show me how to solve this math problem?

Can you give another example of Show?

He will show his artwork at the gallery this weekend.

What are synonyms for Show?

Common alternatives include display, present, exhibit, reveal, demonstrate.

What is the opposite of Show?

Opposite meanings include hide, conceal, cover.

What words go with Show?

It commonly pairs with clearly, conclusively, convincingly, appear to, seem to, go to, to, a chance to show something, clearly, conclusively, convincingly, appear to, seem to, go to, to, a chance to show something, clearly, conclusively, convincingly, appear to, seem to, go to, to, a chance to show something, clearly, conclusively, convincingly, appear to, seem to, go to, to, a chance to show something, clearly, conclusively, convincingly, appear to, seem to, go to, to, a chance to show something, hardly, begin to, let something, hardly, begin to, let something, clearly, conclusively, convincingly, appear to, seem to, go to, to, a chance to show something, clearly, conclusively, convincingly, appear to, seem to, go to, to, a chance to show something, clearly, conclusively, convincingly, appear to, seem to, go to, to, a chance to show something.

What are common mistakes when using Show?

Confused with 'exhibit' in formal contexts Using incorrectly as a noun instead of a verb Confusing the past tense 'showed' with 'shown'

How do you pronounce Show?

US: /["/ʃəʊ/","/ʃəʊz/","/ʃəʊd/","/ʃəʊn/","/ˈʃəʊɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ʃəʊ/","/ʃəʊz/","/ʃəʊd/","/ʃəʊn/","/ˈʃəʊɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Show?

Use 'show' when presenting something to someone. Avoid in very formal contexts; instead, use 'demonstrate'. Common in everyday conversation.

What CEFR level is Show?

"Show" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.